{"id":116869,"date":"2022-12-07T18:59:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-07T18:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?post_type=project&p=116869"},"modified":"2026-01-30T00:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T00:50:16","slug":"goulburn-river-solar","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/fr\/project\/goulburn-river-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Goulburn River solar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Goulburn River solar<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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1,309,000MWh<\/h3>\n

(Megawatts hours) renewable energy supplied per year<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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225,000<\/h3>\n

homes powered (equivalent)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Goulburn River solar farm and battery energy storage system<\/h2>\n

The Goulburn River project consists of a 585 MWp solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS), located between Wollar and Merriwa, on Wollara Road, in the Upper Hunter Region of NSW.<\/p>\n

Lightsource bp will construct and operate the project and deliver renewable energy to Australia\u2019s grid. The project includes a battery to shift renewable energy to night-time peaks and support the reliable operation of Australia\u2019s grid. The project will also include operation and maintenance buildings, a temporary onsite workers accommodation camp, and electrical infrastructure required to connect to the existing electricity network.<\/p>\n

The project received NSW Development Consent in August 2024 and approval under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 in October 2024.<\/p>\n

Construction on the project and associated road upgrades is now underway, creating up to 350 construction roles over the anticipated 27-month build.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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You can find more information in our Community Update leaflet using the buttons below.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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We\u2019ve received lots of interest in our Goulburn River solar farm project, so we\u2019ve put together a list of the most commonly asked questions, and their answers.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

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As part of our commitment to being a responsible neighbour, we’re delivering a range of meaningful benefits for the local community through the Goulburn River solar farm and battery energy storage system. These initiatives are designed to share the value of the project and build lasting relationships as the project develops.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n

\n Read our social licence commitments – solar farm<\/span> <\/svg><\/a>\n <\/div>\n
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