planned installed capacity of the Longreach Solar Farm, located to the east of Longreach, an iconic Central Queensland hub, known for being the birthplace of Qantas.

of electricity will be generated per year.

approximate number of households that can be powered by the farm each year.

estimated reduction in CO2 emissions each year, once the farm is operational.

hectares of land will be used for the solar farm.

Canadian Solar MaxPower2 CS6U solar modules will be used. The Project has been designed using single-axis tracking technology, the technology allows solar panels to tilt in the direction of the sun, maximising the total energy generated and the effectiveness and efficiency of each panel.

major organisations involved: Project Developer: Canadian Solar, EPC and O&M: RCR O’Donnell Griffin, Distributor: TBD

project cost. $1.3 million grant from the ARENA. $12 senior debt finance from CEFC. Additional debt finance from Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ.

peak jobs during construction phase.

FTE during operational phase.

Planned commencement of construction.

Grant from ARENA secured.

Execution of support deed that includes the project in the State's Solar 150 program thus providing a 20 year revenue guarantee, meaning financial contracts can now be delivered and construction can begin.

Project reaches financial close by securing $12 million senior debt funding from CEFC.

RCR Tomlinson secures EPC and O&M contract for Longreach, Oakey and Darling Downs solar farms for a combined contract value of $225 million..

Foresight Solar Fund Limited (FSFL) completes the acquisition of Canadian Solar's portfolio in Australia. The assets comprise the Longreach Solar Farm Oakey 1 Solar Farm and Oakey 2 Solar Farm with the FSFL acquiring 49% interests in each of Longreach and Oakey 1, and a 100% interest in Oakey 2.

Longreach starts feeding into the grid.

Project commissioned. Official opening ceremony held at site.