Name of the Project
Beryl solar project.
Location
The project is located about 5 km west of Gulgong, in New South Wales, Australia.
Client
First Solar.
Project Description
The project entails the development of an 87 MW solar farm.
The project includes:
• about 950 000 solar panels mounted on either fixed mounting frames or a single-axis tracking system up to 2.7 m high;
• up to 40 inverter stations up to 2.9 m high, each containing an inverter and a mounted 22 kV or 33 kV transformer;
• one on-site substation, containing a transformer and associated switchgear;
• an overhead 300 m 66 kV transmission line connecting to the Beryl substation, internal access tracks, staff amenities, offices, a parking area and a laydown area, as well as security fencing; and
• vegetation screening along parts of the western and northern boundaries of the site.
The solar plant will displace more than 167 000 t of carbon dioxide emissions a year – the equivalent of taking about 4 000 cars off the road.
Potential Job Creation
About 150 full-time construction jobs are expected to be created during peak construction and three full-time jobs.
Value
The cost of the project is estimated at $171-million.
Duration
The project is expected to take about eight months to complete.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
First Solar, tel +61 2 9002 7700 or email BerylSolarFarm@firstsolar.com.