Name of the Project
Childers Solar Farm project.
Location
The project is located about 60 km south of the Bundaberg central business district and 15 km south-east of Childers, in Australia.
Client
Esco Pacific.
Project Description
The project entails the construction of a 120 MW utility-scale solar plant. The solar farm will cover about 180 ha and comprise about 400 000 solar photovoltaic modules.
The solar panels will be installed on ground-mounted frames that will slowly track the daily horizontal movement of the sun.
The plant will be connected to the grid by an existing 66 kV transmission line.
Jobs to be Created
Not stated.
Value
The project is valued at $210-million.
Duration
The project will take about 12 months to build.
Latest Developments
Work to secure a grid connection with Ergon Energy is under way.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
ESCO Pacific, tel +61 429 070 705 or email info@escopacific.com.au.