BACK TO RESULTSBlind Creek Solar Farm
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Australia
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Project Scope
The Blind Creek Solar Farm is a 350 to 400 megawatt solar farm located approximately eight kilometres north of Bungendore. The solar panels will be mounted on single-axis tracking to follow the sun throughout the day. The project will connect to the existing high-voltage transmission line crossing the site and include an onsite substation.
The project will be developed by the landowners, partnering with Stride Renewables, after a previous agreement with Infigen Energy lapsed.
Key Dates
2022: Estimated construction commencement
2024: Estimated operations commence
Project History
Feb 2021: NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment SEARs issued.
2013: Development approval granted for solar farm to be developed by Infigen Energy.
Last reviewed: 02/03/2021
