Overview
Installed Capacity: 245 MW
Location: Narrandera, New South Wales
Traditional Owners: Narrungdera Clan, Wiradjuri Country
Number of Panels: 450,000
About the project
Avonlie Solar Farm is a ground-mounted solar farm located in Narrandera, New South Wales. The farm has a total energy capacity of 245 MW, powered through the installation of over 450,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules.
Beon was selected to design, construct, test and commission the 245MW(DC) Avonlie solar farm which directly connects to a dual 132kV grid connection. The project utilises inverters from Power Electronics and the NEXTracker tracking system. Avonlie Solar Farm generates approximately 500 gigawatt hours of renewable energy per year.
The Avonlie Solar farm is owned by Iberdrola Australia.
Key features
- Bulk earthworks to set up the site to enable installation of solar tracker system and panels
- Civil works for construction of access tracks and required upgrades
- Building works for infrastructure to support operational and maintenance building
- Mechanical works, including tracker systems, mounting of modules and installation of PCUs
- Electrical works including AC and DC reticulation within the solar farm
- Commissioning works
First Peoples’ engagement
Our engagement strategy is founded on open communication, mutual respect, and shared benefits. We actively seek to involve local First Nations communities in decision-making processes, drawing upon their traditional knowledge and perspectives.
Through skill development programs, training initiatives, and job opportunities, we aim to enhance economic empowerment and create a lasting impact on the communities we operate within.
During the construction of the Avonlie Solar Farm, Beon employed 30 First Nations people to ensure a shared prosperity on Wiradjuri land.
You can read more about our work with local communities by watching the video below or click here to read the full article on the ABC website.
