ENGIE is delivering the Goorambat East Solar Farm, a 250 MW utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) solar farm on Yorta Yorta Country, approximately 12 km north of Benalla, Victoria. The project includes:
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installation of a 250 MW solar PV farm
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construction of a new Goorambat East Terminal Station alongside the existing 220 kV transmission line, and
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associated infrastructure including internal access roads, cabling, inverters, transformers, and operations buildings
Key Dates
| Oct 2024 | Construction Commencement |
| Nov 2025 | Expected Construction Completion |
| 2027 | Operations/Service Commencement |
Financing
| Debt Finance: | Deutsche Bank |
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Deutsche Bank announced a AUD 348 million debt and bank guarantee facility for Goorambat East Solar Farm. The bank is acting as Initial Financer, Bank Guarantee Facility Provider, and Hedge Provider on this transaction. |
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Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | ENGIE |
| Successful Tenderer: | Bouygues Construction |
| Procurement note: | The project was initially proposed by Neoen, prior to its aquisition by ENGIE in 2023. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Aug 2019 | A Planning Permit for the project was lodged with the Benalla Rural City Council. |
| Jan 2020 | The project recieved development approval from the Benalla Rural City Council. |
| Jun 2024 | Early works complete. |
| Oct 2024 | Construction commenced. The first construction to occur will be the external road upgrades and internal roads. The installation of solar panels expected to begin in early 2025. |
