Australian utility scale solar project developer ESCO Pacific has announced the achievement of the final development milestone for its Wyalong Solar Farm, following acceptance of an Offer to Connect from the local grid operator Essential Energy in July 2019. The project is now Committed with AEMO. The 70 MWp solar farm will be located at West Wyalong in New South Wales.
ESCO Pacific’s Wyalong Solar Farm is expected to power up to 37,500 homes and has the potential to save up to 212,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions once fully operational. Commissioning is due to commence in mid-2020.
ESCO Pacific is currently the asset manager for 353 MWp of Australian utility scale solar projects, and has a further pipeline of projects under development totalling in excess of 1 GW.
