Australian Government expands $150 million discounted finance program for SME clean energy investments
Type: Financing · Technology: Solar · Country: Australia · Value: $150M · Announced: 2026-07-31
The Australian Government announced a $150 million discounted finance programme to support small and medium‑sized businesses in adopting clean‑energy technologies. The funding is aimed at reducing electricity costs and improving productivity for eligible SMEs across Australia. The programme provides low‑interest loans that can be used for solar, wind and battery storage projects, with the government acting as the primary lender. The initiative, unveiled on 31 July 2026, expands an existing scheme to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy in the commercial sector. By offering cheaper capital, the government expects to catalyse several hundred megawatts of new renewable capacity and create jobs in the green economy. No private lenders or advisors were named in the announcement.
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- Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) (Borrower)
- Australian Government (Lender)
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