The Northern Midlands Solar Farm, proposed by TasRex, is a 288-megawatt (MW) solar farm located 35 kilometers south of Launceston in Cressy, Tasmania on the site of the existing Connorville Station.
The project includes construction of a new transmission line linking the solar farm to the existing Poatina substation and a battery storage system.
The full project's scope includes:
- installation of 288 MW of solar panel arrays in Solar East and Solar West areas
- a Battery Energy Storage System (the proponent has not dislosed the battery's indicative dispatch size or duration)
- a 15-kilometre 220-kV transmission line including poles/towers and line
- a 33-kilovolt (kV) internal transmission line linking Solar East and Solar West areas
- a switchyard and operations and maintenance compound, and
- a new connection at the Palmerston Substation.
Key Dates
| Dec 2024 | Project Announcement |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | TasRex |
| Related contracts: |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Dec 2024 | The Tasmanian Government announced Hydro Tasmania has entered into an offtake agreement with TasRex to purchase the project's full 288 megawatts of power. Local government development approval has been secured and technical studies are underway. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Tasmania |
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