Canadian Solar Secures Approval for 250 MW Solar and 150 MW Battery Storage Project in New South Wales

Credit: Canadian Solar

Inc. has received planning approval from the state government of for the construction of the Gunning farm, a major renewable energy project in the Southern Tablelands region.

The project will feature a 250-MW solar park combined with 150 MW/600 MWh of battery systems (BESS). The approval comes with certain conditions, including road upgrades for access to the site.

The AUD 651 million (USD 429.2 million/EUR 400.4 million) project is expected to generate enough electricity to power up to 92,000 homes once operational.

The solar farm will utilize Canadian Solar's bifacial panels mounted on single-axis trackers, optimizing energy production. The battery storage system will store excess solar power and release it during peak demand periods, enhancing grid stability.

Canadian Solar initially acquired a 51% stake in the Gunning solar project from in 2018 and became the sole owner in 2021 following an asset swap with the Dutch developer.

The project is projected to contribute AUD 4.7 million to the local community and council over its operational lifetime.

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