Adani to develop Wyalla Solar Farm in South Australia
Indian energy utility Adani Group has received the go-ahead for the construction of its 140-megawatt solar farms in Whyalla.
The plant, to be located 10km north of Whyalla on SA’s Port Lincoln Highway, will generate 100MW, with potential capacity of 140MW. The project will consist of photovoltaic solar modules operating on a single axis tracking system.
The project cost is about US$200 million. Construction is scheduled to commence in 2018 and commercial operation in 2019.
It is proposed the power will be injected into the 132 KV network between the Whyalla Central and Cultana substations.
Mayor Lyn Breuer said:
“We would be pleased at the prospect of Adani coming here to build a solar power plant,” Mayor Breuer said.
“This would build on other potential projects planned for here.
“We would welcome Adani, the jobs it will create and the opportunity to strengthen our economy.”
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