Gregadoo Solar Farm, New South Wales, Australia - Project details and construction updates

Gregadoo Solar Farm, New South Wales, Australia - Project details and construction updates Last Modified: 16-May-2020 6:32 AM
  • 47 MW
    planned generation capacity of the Gregadoo Solar Farm located near Wagga Wagga in southern New South Wales.
  • ? GWh
    proposed to be generated per year.
  • 15,000
    approximate number of households that can be powered by the farm each year.
  • ? tonnes
    estimated reduction in CO2 emissions each year, once the farm is operational.
  • hectares of rural land will be used for the farm. The project will connect to the grid via TransGrid's substation.
    90
    hectares of rural land will be used for the farm. The project will connect to the grid via TransGrid's substation.
  • 122,000
    Number of solar panels mounted on single axis tracking system will be used.
  • 3
    major organisations involved: Project Developers: Green Switch Australia, EPC and O&M: TBD, Distribution: TBD.
  • $61 million
    estimated project cost.
  • 150
    peak jobs during construction phase.
  • ?
    FTE during operational phase.
  • 4Q2018
    likely start of construction with the farm expected to be grid-connected and fully operational in 9 months.
  • Apr 2018
    Project developer plans to submit their application for approval by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
  • 14 Dec 2018
    Approval granted by Department of Planning and Environment, NSW