Wellington Photovoltaic Power Generation and Energy Storage Operation Project

What is Wellington North solar farm?

Wellington North Solar Farm is a ground-mounted solar project which is planned over 970 hectares. The project is expected to generate 700,000MWh electricity and supply enough clean energy to power 125,000 households. The project is expected to offset 560,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year.

How much will the Wellington North solar project cost?

Upon completion, the Wellington North solar project is expected to generate approximately 700,000MWh of clean energy a year, which will be sufficient to power 116,000 NSW homes. The proposed solar project, which will have an operational life of 30 years, will involve an estimated investment of A$540m ($405m).

Who developed the Wellington North solar project?

Credit: Soonthorn Wongsaita on Shutterstock. To be developed by Lightsource bp, the 400MW solar plant will generate enough energy to power 116,000 homes. Credit: Lightsource bp. The Wellington North project was originally developed by AGL Energy and was acquired by Lightsource bp in 2020. Credit: petrmalinak on Shutterstock.

How will the Wellington North solar project impact the environment?

The plant is projected to offset 560,000t of carbon emissions a year, which will be equivalent to taking 186,000 cars off the roads. In 2017, AGL Energy engaged NGH Environmental, an Australian environmental consultant, to conduct an environment assessment and impact study for the Wellington North solar project.

Who owns the Wellington North project?

The Wellington North project was originally developed by AGL Energy and was acquired by Lightsource bp in 2020. Credit: petrmalinak on Shutterstock. Construction of the Wellington North project is expected to start in July 2022. Credit: Soonthorn Wongsaita on Shutterstock.

Will Lightsource BP build a new solar power project in NSW?

Lightsource bp secured the planning approval from the NSW’s Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for the new solar power project in May 2021. Upon completion, the Wellington North solar project is expected to generate approximately 700,000MWh of clean energy a year, which will be sufficient to power 116,000 NSW homes.