The Independent Planning Commission of the State of New South Wales has approved the development of the 300 MW solar photovoltaic project in Reiverina Region.
FRV Services Australia Pty Ltd, a unit of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), sought planning approval for the 300-megawatt solar farm on 605 hectares of agricultural land 5km northeast of Walla Walla.
The AUD399million (US$294.6 million) Walla Walla Solar Farm development is projected to create 250 jobs during the 20-month construction period, as well as ongoing operational roles.
The project is expected to be operational by the last quarter of 2022.
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December 04, 2020
Vestas wins contract for 336 MW Dundonnell wind project in Victoria
Vestas has received its first Australian order for the largest turbine in its product line, the V150-4.2 MW, ordered by long-term customer Tilt Renewables for the 336 MW Dundonnell Wind Farm. Located...
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December 03, 2020
Infinite Blue Energy signs deal for Arrowsmith Hydrogen Project power line
Infinite Blue Energy has entered a deal with Western Power for the completion of the initial studies for a 330 kV power line that will be connected to the Arrowsmith Hydrogen Project located in D...
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November 25, 2020
HRA partners with CIP for development of the 5 GW Murchison Renewable Hydrogen Project in Kalbarri
Hydrogen Renewables Australia (HRA) Pty Ltd has agreed to partner with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on its 5000 MW Murchison Renewable Hydrogen Project located near Kalbarri, in the mid-we...
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November 23, 2020
AGL plans to develop 250 MW battery system in Torrens Island
AGL plans to develop a grid-scale battery in South Australia, as part of plans to roll-out 850 megawatts (MW) of energy storage capacity across the National Energy Market (NEM) by FY24. Built in stag...
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November 20, 2020
Engie invests in 420 MW Hills of Gold wind project in NSW
Engie Australia and New Zealand has announced the purchase of a 420 megawatt (MW) capacity Hills of Gold Wind Farm development in New South Wales, Australia. The project will involve the installation...
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