The City of Victor Harbor has invested $30,000 with Adelaide University's Centre for Energy and Technology to investigate a 'Proof of Concept' for a hybrid solar/wind power system that will potentially provide the city's energy needs.

"It was a very productive meeting with the University and ultimately our goal is for total energy independence in the community," Ms Corcoran said.

Mr Ramage says part of the program will examine and produce a hybrid wind/solar energy system to be used for street lighting in the Victor Harbor area.

"Power bills are set to double and triple over the next couple of years.

"This is why we have to look at alternative and more sustainable energy and it is hoped the research by the university will reduce cost, employ locals and reduce our carbon footprint.

"Our vision is to light up Ocean Street with a hybrid solar/wind power system and also the Civic Centre and Library.

"The lighting of the City alone costs $180,000 a year and $80,000 a year for the Civic Centre and Library," Mr Ramage said.

Under current law there is not a credit system in place for wind power,as there is for solar power, being fed back into the power grid, but Member for Finniss Michael Pengilly is very proactive in the renewable energy debate and has introduced legislation into state government.

"Michael Pengilly has introduced a bill in parliament for wind turbines to be eligible to be fed back into the power grid and gain a credit and if this is successful we can set up 32 light poles we own, with hybrids, which will generate income for the City of Victor Harbor," Mr Ramage said.

"I would be delighted if we selected Mike Davidson's wind turbine, as he is very advanced in design and manufacture of his wind turbine and they are almost completely silent," Mr Ramage said.