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      YEF successfully installed the first community battery not owned by a DNSP in Fitzroy
      North, Victoria through the Victorian Government’s Neighbourhood Battery Initiative
      (NBI) and are progressing a second implementation project through the second round
      of the NBI. The experience from these projects gives Noosa Council strong
      confidence in YEF’s project management capabilities, resourcing, procurement
      processes, and stakeholder and community engagement strategies. YEF has also
      developed a strong understanding of, and ensured compliance with, relevant laws
      and standards. The YEF community battery operational model was the simplest in
      terms of community participation. ZEN Inc has undertaken considerable community
      engagement in the limited time that was available within the identified area of the
      proposed battery location.

(b)   YEF has successfully installed and currently operating Victoria’s first in fromt of the
      meter community battery. https://www.yef.org.au/community-batteries/ As part of this
      process they undertook significant market analysis to identify the battery technology
      and management systems. YEF rigorously tested the market by engaging with two
      dozen battery manufacturers to meet the environmental requirement (least embodied
      carbon emissions, noise emissions safety and recyclability) and commercial
      considerations. YEF utilises the Pixii PowerShaper Battery Technology.

(c)   Pad Mounted community batteries less than 15m2 are not considered assessable
      development under Schedule 6 Queensland Planning Regulation. YEF also
      recognised that despite the planning exemption, community acceptance is crucial to
      the success of the installation of a community battery. YEF and ZEN Inc have
      significant experience in community engagement for the placement of the community
      battery and have developed an extensive community engagement plan for the
      selection of the battery site and bringing the community on board with understanding
      and acceptance of the community battery.




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