Turning Ready Projects into Operating Assets
What is DCAP?
The Distribution Connected Accelerator Program (DCAP) is a $100 million government-backed debt financing initiative funded by the Clean Energy Finance Corporation ("CEFC") and managed by Infradebt.
The program provides streamlined senior secured debt to accelerate the delivery of distribution-connected renewable energy generation and battery storage projects across Australia.
By supporting smaller, faster-to-deliver projects, DCAP helps unlock renewable energy capacity sooner, making better use of existing distribution networks while addressing a critical funding gap for projects.
Program Objectives
DCAP has been established to:
Who Can Apply
The program is open to developers, sponsors and investors with eligible renewable energy projects.
Eligible project types include:
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Solar + Battery Hybrid Projects
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Standalone Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
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Battery Retrofits to Existing Solar Projects
Applicants should demonstrate:
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Relevant project delivery experience
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Financial capability
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Ability to fund the required equity contribution
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Projects capable of meeting the program delivery timeline.
Eligibility Criteria
Projects must satisfy the program's mandatory eligibility requirements, including:
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Distribution-connected renewable energy projects
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New construction only (no refinancing of existing debt)
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Minimum two-hour storage duration for applicable battery projects
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Construction-ready within the required program timeframe
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Meet minimum project size requirements
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Comply with all technical, commercial and environmental requirements.
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed against a range of commercial, technical and delivery criteria, including:
Project Assessment
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Project readiness
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Development approvals
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Grid connection status
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Construction planning
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Cost competitiveness
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Financing structure
Proponent Assessment
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Track record of delivering sub-5MW and/or distribution-connected projects"
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Financial strength and funding capacity
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EPC and construction capability
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Asset management experience
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Organisational capability to successfully deliver the project.
Key Dates
Milestone and Timing
Register Interest
Market Briefing
Applications Open
Shortlisting
Due Diligence
Financial Close
Construction Commencement
July 2026
Mid August 2026 (specific date to be emailed to all registered participants)
To be announced
Following application close
Following shortlisting
Successful applicants notified
In line with program requirements
Detailed application dates will be released upon program launch.
Register Your Interest
Email us at
We will respond with the necessary program
details and application requirements.
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Infradebt Pty Ltd
Level 5, 64 Northbourne Avenue
Canberra ACT 2601
PO Box 5395 Braddon 2612
E: info@infradebt.com.au