Victoria has launched the Renewable Energy TAFE Centre of Excellence at TAFE Gippsland’s Morwell campus, backed by a $50 million investment from the Australian and Victorian Governments. The new centre strengthens one of the key enablers of clean energy growth: a skilled workforce equipped to support renewable generation, grid integration, electrification and related infrastructure projects.
The Morwell campus will serve as the anchor location for the centre, drawing on local industry connections and supporting workforce development in Gippsland, a region with an important role in Victoria’s energy transition.
Students can train to work with clean and sustainable energy technologies, such as:
- solar power
- battery technology
- hybrid and electric vehicles
For investors, workforce capability is a critical part of project readiness and long-term sector growth. The new centre adds to Victoria’s broader clean energy advantages, which include strong natural resources, established industry capability, enabling infrastructure and a significant pipeline of renewable energy opportunities.
This focus on skills and workforce development is significant for investors assessing market maturity and delivery capability. Access to trained workers can help accelerate project development, support supply chain growth and improve long-term confidence in the renewable energy investment environment.
The launch of the Victorian Renewable Energy TAFE Centre of Excellence reinforces Victoria’s position as a compelling destination for renewable energy investment. By strengthening the workforce pipeline needed to deliver generation, storage, electrification and network projects, Victoria is continuing to create the conditions investors look for in a competitive clean energy market.
Learn more about investment opportunities in Victoria’s clean energy sector.
