December 2025
The automation scheme is now live and can automatically restore power to Kioloa during specific outage events.
We're creating a smarter, more resilient solution to keep power on during outages and enhance the use of local solar energy.

We’re building a smarter, more resilient energy future - starting with NSW’s first community microgrid.
Located on the South Coast, this initiative connects around 100 homes to subsidised solar and battery systems to a 3-megawatt grid battery. Together, they form a local energy network that keeps power flowing during bushfires, storms and peak demand.
Funded by Endeavour Energy and the NSW Government's Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, the microgrid enables Bawley Point and Kioloa to maintain power during outages and to operate independently, by boosting network and community resilience.
It’s a bold step towards cleaner, more reliable power for regional communities.
Why was Bawley Point and Kioloa chosen for this microgrid?
How does the microgrid work?
What are the benefits for the whole community?
Will it save people money on their bills?
How long can the microgrid run without the main grid?