Bard man Patrick Greechan continues, "They can give themselves cheaper power, they can pay themselves in dividends, they can use the income to create other projects for the community, purchase other assets."

His company Amboranj Power is building a locally-owned solar and battery power station near Djarindjin Aboriginal community in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

Known as the sun turtle project, Aalga Goorlil aims to lower costs, emissions and dependence on non-renewable energy.

He is also working on a solar and battery system for the health clinic in Warburton.

Patrick told AAP it's important isolated communities are empowered to decide what is best for them.

That's why he launched Amboranj, to make sure the people of the Kimberley aren't left behind and do have a voice in the projects developed on their Country.

"Any entities wishing to go into this space, need to understand that this is the opportunity to create economic prosperity.

"If they could look at that versus their bottom line it saves the government, saves the taxpayer and creates so much ownership and pride within the community."

This story excerpt by Keira Jenkins was first published by AAP.