Greenough River Solar Farm
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Project Datasheet Greenough River Solar Farm Geraldton, Western Australia Owners: Verve Energy & GE Energy Financial Services First Solar Over 20,000 metric tons per year* (over 4,000 cars o the road) Modules Used: Mounting Tilt: 20° Azimuth: * Based on national average data for Australian grid electricity and car emissions. About First Solar First Solar is a premier provider of solar solutions and a leading manufacturer of PV solar modules. From raw material sourcing through recycling, First Solar is focused on creating value-driven renewable energy solutions that protect and enhance the environment. For More Information: Please visit www.firstsolar.com or contact us at info@firstsolar.com AUS: +61 2 9002 7700 EMEA: +800 3757 3757 US: 1 877 850 FSLR (3757) 02921_DS_04SEP12 | © Copyright 2012, First Solar, Inc. Situated on 80 hectares of private land approximately 50km southeast of Geraldton in Western Australia (WA), sits the Greenough River Solar Farm, the rst utility-scale photovoltaic (PV) project in Australia. Ten times larger than any other operating solar power plant in the country, the project highlights the immense potential of utilityscale solar to assist Australia in transitioning to a renewable energy future. AUSTRALIA Geraldton Perth Brisbane Sydney Melbourne The 10 megawatt (MW) alternating current (AC) project which is powered by more than 150,000 First Solar advanced thin lm PV modules will displace over 20,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year, the equivalent of taking over 4,000 cars o the road annually. The Water Corporation which is the State’s primary supplier of water, wastewater, and drainage services, will purchase the power generated by the solar farm to o set the energy requirements of its desalination plant south of Perth. Verve Energy, the leading generator of electricity in WA, and GE Energy Financial Services each own 50 percent of the solar farm. The project is funded with 100% equity, with the WA Government providing A$20 million, including A$10 million from the WA Royalties for Regions program. In addition to supplying the solar modules for the project, First Solar provided the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services, as well as operations and maintenance (O&M) support. Local contractor, WBHO Civil, played a pivotal role in providing site preparation services, underground electrical services, and civil works, generating millions of dollars for the City of Greater Geraldton. The project created jobs for about 100 people at construction peak and is the impetus for other solar farms in Australia and helping to drive down the cost of solar energy.