Monday 9 September 2024
New solar and battery project powers up in Australia
Iberdrola Australia is set to begin the construction of Broadsound Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project at Clarke Creek, Queensland.
The 376MW solar and 180MW (2hr) BESS project is predicted to generate enough electricity to power 145,000 homes and create up to 350 jobs during its approximately two-year construction schedule.
Iberdrola Australia’s Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Ross Rolfe said 'After providing energy to Australian customers, including Queensland commercial and industrial businesses, for many years we’re excited to soon be able to generate energy locally here with the Broadsound Solar Farm and BESS project.
'With more than 20 years experience working in Australian communities we’re looking forward to this big step into the Queensland market and adding to our 1.7 GW of energy assets in operation across the country.
'It’s been great to work with the local community, the First Nations people, and in particular the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council to develop this project to deliver clean and affordable energy.”
Iberdrola Australia will set up a Community Benefit Fund to help the meet the needs of the local community during construction and for the operational life of the project.
