All 138,000 posts for the photovoltaic (PV) modules and almost one quarter of the 1.4 million solar PV modules are now in place at the Nyngan Solar Plant in western New South Wales. AGL commenced construction of the 102 megawatt (MW) plant in January 2014 and the project remains on track to be completed in mid-2015.
AGL Nyngan Solar Plant Manager, Adam Mackett, said the site visit provided a great opportunity to show the CCC members how construction is progressing and to answer questions.
We recognise it is important for the CCC members to see what we are doing and events like this assist in building an understanding of how the solar plant will work. We also respect that the communitys ongoing support for the project is vital in delivering such a large infrastructure project, Mr Mackett said.
The projects main transformer, which increases the voltage from 33kV to 132kV for transmission into the national energy grid, has also been energised.
This is an important step in preparation for electricity generation to start from the solar project in early 2015. We are looking forward to progressing construction works in the new year and reaching the important milestone of first generation from the Nyngan Solar Plant, explained Mr Mackett.
AGL is delivering the 102 MW Nyngan Solar Plant in partnership with the Federal Governments Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the NSW Government, Bogan Shire Council and community, and project partner First Solar.
