10 December 2024
At 288 megawatts, the solar farm will be capable of powering around 70,000 homes. When operating at full capacity, it will be Tasmania’s fourth largest generator after Gordon and Poatina hydropower stations, and the Tamar Valley Power Station.
Under the agreement, Hydro Tasmania will buy energy generated at the new $500 million solar farm, to be built by TasRex at Connorville Estates, near Cressy in the Northern Midlands.
Hydro Tasmania Acting CEO Erin van Maanen said the agreement demonstrated Hydro Tasmania’s support for new renewable development in Tasmania.
TasRex CEO Bess Clark said they expected the solar farm to be fully operational in 2027.
“We are looking at staged development of the project, to bring new clean energy to market as soon as possible,” Ms Clark said.
“TasRex is a Tasmanian company and our team, including landowner Roderic O’Connor, has been working hard to realise this ambitious project. We are actively engaging with surrounding landowners and the local community.”
Erin said variable renewable energy like wind and solar complement the island’s incredible hydropower resources.
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