Victorian government policy to lift wind farm investment

Victoria can expect a burst of activity in the renewable energy sector with the government set to make a number of announcements that will drive wind farm investment across the state.

Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to announce government purchasing of renewable energy when he visits Portland on Friday.

To allow this to happen, a portion of electricity contracts the government holds would make way for renewable energy and in turn encourage developers and banks to invest in wind farms.

He's also tipped to announce a new renewable energy policy.