Walkerville—and the world—sits at an energy crossroads. Solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles are increasingly common. This forum explores key questions about our changing energy system:
- What benefits are homes and businesses gaining? Can they achieve more?
- How can others join the transition?
- Can renters participate in renewable energy?
- Is there a broader community benefit emerging?
Supported by ACF Community Adelaide, Walkerville Rotary Club, Electrify Adelaide, Walkerville RSL, and the Town of Walkerville.
MC: Rob McLennan (Adelaide Light Rotary, Coast FM)
Program
1:00–1:15pm – Visit stalls
1:15–2:15pm – Forum presentations
2:15–3:00pm – Visit stalls
3:00–4:15pm – Forum presentations including Q&A
Agenda Highlights
- Welcome & Acknowledgement of Country – Melissa Jones, Mayor
- Exhibitor talks, including:
- Solar Power Direct – benefits of solar, batteries, and VPPs
- Federal Cheaper Home Battery Scheme
- Electrify Adelaide – mission and six pillars of electrification
- BYD Medindie – EV industry overview
- Town of Walkerville – ERAPPA renewable energy agreement
ERAPPA: A collaboration of seven eastern Adelaide councils securing stable, lower-cost renewable electricity (over 15.6 GWh annually) from July 2025.
Key Sessions
- Town councils power purchase plan- James Kelly
- Innovation in energy networks – SA Power Networks
- Presentations by exhibitors
- Energy for renters – Alex Fry (home energy assessor)
- Local home case studies – Electrify Adelaide
- Electrification journey at the Watson – Eleanor Hughes
- Rental & strata solutions – Heather Smith Coalition for Community Energy.
Panel Discussion + Q&A
Featuring representatives from Electrify Adelaide, C4CE, Town of Walkerville, SA Power Networks, and Alex Fry.
Displays
Electrify Adelaide, Solar Power Direct, BYD Medindie
Event concludes 4:30pm with building vacated by 4:45pm
