generation capacity of the Susan River Solar Farm located approximately 17 km from Hervey Bay and 11 km from Maryborough townships.

of electricity will be generated per year.

approximate number of households that can be powered by the farm's output.

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

hectares of land will be used for the solar farm. The site is currently used for agricultural purposes, mainly grazing activities. The project site was chosen as it has proximity to the Ergon Energy network, access from the Maryborough Hervey Bay Road, relatively flat land and lack of surrounding sensitive community receptors.

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

major organisations involved: Project Developer: Elliot Advisors and ESCO Pacific, EPC and O&M: Biosar Energy, Distribution: Spot market.

estimated project cost.

peak jobs during construction phase.

FTE during operational phase.

construction commences in the middle of the month.

ESCO Pacific receives Development Approval from Fraser Coast Regional Council.

Financial close achieved. According to the company media release, the project will be financially backed by hedge funds managers Elliott Management Corporation, affiliates of Elliott will own 100 per cent of the projects, and are prepared to fund the projects through to connection entirely with equity.

A generation authority application submitted to the Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy, Queensland.

Project is fully commissioned and supplying power into the national grid.