The Sixteen Mile Solar Farm, proposed by X-Elio, comprises a 350-megawatt solar farm located 22 kilometres south of Chincilla in Hopeland, Queensland, and 120-megawatt / 240-megawatt hour battery storage system.
The solar farm will include approximately 580,000 solar panels and connect to the existing Western Downs Substation.
Key Dates
| 2025 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Completion |
Financing
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The project will be financed by its proponent, X-Elio |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | X-Elio |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Mar 2024 | The project was referred to the EPBC Act Public Portal, seeking Federal Government approval. |
| Oct 2024 | The Federal Government announced their approval of the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
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