Community Benefits

Community Benefit Sharing Program

The NSW Government Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure Benefit Sharing Guideline provides recommendations for benefit sharing associated with large-scale renewable energy projects.

For solar energy developments, the Guideline specifies a benefit sharing rate of $850 per megawatt (MW) of installed capacity per year.

The Muswellbrook Solar Farm has an estimated installed capacity of 135 MW, which equates to an annual contribution of $114,750 to the Community Benefit Sharing Program.

These funds are allocated across different components of the Program, as agreed with Muswellbrook Shire Council under a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA).

The two components of the Community Benefit Sharing Program are:

• Community Benefit Fund
• Neighbour Benefit Fund

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Scholarships

OX2 is exploring opportunities to partner with regional TAFEs and Universities associated with our projects under development. The goal of this partnership is to establish scholarships that build the skills and knowledge needed for the renewables industry. 

These scholarships could support a broad range of study options, including university degrees, vocational training, and short courses. 

Student Technology Access Program 

OX2 has established a Student Technology Access Program to repurpose company laptops no longer in use. These devices will be refurbished and provided to students at local schools, helping bridge the digital divide for those who may not otherwise have access to essential technology.