The scope of the Richmond Valley Solar Farm includes:
- solar farm with a capacity of 500 megawatts (MW)
- battery with capacity of 275 MW
- constuction of a substation, and
- installation of 1.7 km of transmission lines.
Key Dates
| 2023 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2025 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Ark Energy Projects |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Jul 2022 | The proponent submitted the scoping report to the NSW State Government and requested SEARs. |
| Sep 2022 | The NSW Department of Planning and Environment issued the Planning Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project. |
| Dec 2023 | The 275 megawatt / 2,200 megawatt hour, 8-hour storage battery component of the project was selected in AEMO Services' third tender round under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap to enter into a Long-Term Energy Service Agreement. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
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