AUSTRALIA

Wunghnu solar

Key numbers

90

MWdc installed capacity

188,300

MWh renewable electricity generated per year

27,152

homes powered per year (equivalent)

150,640

metric tonnes of carbon emissions saved

62,745

fuel-burning cars taken off the roads (equivalent)

Current status

Site selection

Preliminary assessments & site design

Planning application

Discharge of planning conditions

Construction

Operation

Decommissioning

A 90MWdc solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS)

The Wunghnu Solar Farm project consists of a 90 MWdc solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS). The solar project is located on Reillys Pit Road, Wunghnu, in the Goulburn Valley Region of Victoria. Development approval was received from Moira Shire Council in June 2018. The solar farm is situated on 222 hectares of agricultural land, which has been predominantly used for cropping.

The solar farm will have an installed capacity of 90 MWdc, producing 188,300 MWh of clean, renewable electricity a year. That’s enough to power 27,152 homes, saving 150,640 tonnes of carbon emissions, the equivalent of taking 62,745 cars off the road.

Lightsource bp will construct and operate the solar project, delivering renewable energy to Australia’s grid. Developing all operations and maintenance buildings, civil works, and electrical infrastructure required to connect to the existing electricity network. Construction is underway and the project will provide up to 170 full-time construction roles throughout the process.

Get involved

At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create solar assets communities can be proud of, so if you have an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don’t hesitate to let us know by calling 1800 570 663, or emailing wunghnu@lightsourcebp.com, with the subject line Wunghnu Solar Farm.

Alternatively, simply fill out the form below and click “submit”. We’ll aim to get back to you within five working days.

Get in touch

At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create solar assets that communities can be proud of, so if you have an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

wunghnu@lightsourcebp.com 1800 570 663

*Indicates required field