Lightsource bp has secured planning approval for its upscaling plans for the Wellington North solar project in Australia, which was acquired from AGL in 2020. The 400 MWdc site is adjacent to Lightsource bp’s near-complete 200 MWdc Wellington solar farm. Once operational, the 600 MWdc hub could become the state’s largest renewable energy power hub.
In a few years, the 600 MWdc Wellington solar hub will be producing 1,173,000MWh of renewable electricity – the equivalent to powering 170,000 Australian homes – saving 938,000 carbon emissions annually.
Wellington North solar farm will use 1.2 million bifacial solar panels – contributing to New South Wales’ ambition to increase its share of renewable energy to more than 60 percent by 2030, while also playing a critical role in helping bp meet its net-zero ambitions.
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May 24, 2021
The Government of Western Australia opens 214 MW onshore wind farm
214 MW Yandin Wind Farm, jointly owned by Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia, has started the commercial operation in Dandaragan, Australia. ...
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May 24, 2021
Neoen commissions Vestas to supply wind turbines for 157 MW Kaban Green Power Hub
Vestas has secured a 157 MW order from Neoen to deliver the engineering, procurement, and construction of Kaban Green Power Hub in Far North Queensland, Australia. The project will feature 28 of...
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May 21, 2021
Victorian council approves 70 MW Morwell Solar Farm with energy storage project
The local Victorian council has approved the development of a 70 MW solar photovoltaic farm with an energy storage system in the Latrobe Valley. The Morwell Solar Farm, proposed by ARP Australi...
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May 21, 2021
EnergyAustralia secures approval for hydrogen/gas power plant project in New South Wales
EnergyAustralia will proceed with the expansion of its existing Tallawarra power station in the Illawarra region following an agreement reached with the Government of New South Wales. Tallawarra B st...
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May 20, 2021
Resources minister denies Neoen funds for 157 MW Kaban Green Power Hub in Ravenshoe
Northern Australian Infrastructure Facility will not provide financial assistance to the 157 megawatts Kaban Green Power Hub. The project is being developed by Neoen near Ravenshoe in Far No...
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