planned installed capacity of Emerald Solar Farm, located on the western periphery of Emerald, Central Queensland.

of electricity will be generated per year.

approximate number of households that could have been powered by the farm each year; however the farm will supply its entire capacity to Telstra.

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

hectares of land - used predominately for cropping - will be used for the solar farm. The project will connect to Ergon Energy’s distribution network at the Emerald Substation via a new 66 kilovolt (kV) transmission feeder from the site's switching station to a tee off point on the existing Lilyvale - Emerald 66kV line.

solar modules will be mounted on a single tracker mounting system.

major organisations involved: Project Developer: Lighthouse Infrastructure and RES Australia, EPC and O&M: RCR Tomlinson Limited, PPA: Telstra.

project cost.

peak jobs during construction phase.

FTE during operational phase.

Planned commencement of construction. It is expected that construction of the project will take less than 12 months to complete.

Development approved by the Central Highlands Regional Council.

Telstra announced it had entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with RES Australia. Under the purchase agreement, Telstra will secure long-term supply and price security from a new high-quality renewable energy source while providing RES with the security of the off-take for the new plant. The arrangement will help Telstra offset the high cost of its energy consumption, which accounts for nearly 1 per cent of Australia’s total demand.

Financial close reached with Lighthouse Infrastructure having acquired 100% of the project through its Lighthouse Solar Fund. RES Australia will however undertake both construction management and asset management services on behalf of Lighthouse.

RCR Tomlinson appointed as EPC and O&M contractors.

25% of construction completed according to a statement made by RES Australia asset management services manager Tanya Jacksonand reported by Central Queensland News. She also added, so far, construction was proceeding as per plan.

Project's contribution to the Western Kangoulo scholarship program to support local indigenous students, who are interested in progressing vocational or tertiary education at Central Queensland University.

Project declared fully operational.