Glenrowan Solar Farm
Making transformational projects possible
Pacific Partnerships is operating the Group’s first large-scale solar farm in northern Victoria. Glenrowan Solar Farm has been generating renewable energy since late 2023. UGL delivered construction from December 2022 and is responsible for operations and maintenance – ensuring a whole of life approach.
CIMIC has a strong history of delivering leading-edge renewable energy projects, such as wind and solar, through CPB Contractors and UGL.
Scope
The 245 hectare Glenrowan Solar Farm has an installed capacity of up to 130 MWdc / 102 MWac and connects to the Glenrowan Terminal Substation. It is expected to generate enough independent electricity to power approximately 55,000 Australian homes.
Grid connection services and services agreements are in place with the Victorian transmission network operator (AusNet) and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO).
Glenrowan Solar Farm is backed by a 10-year power purchase agreement with the State of Victoria. We are now operating under the Victorian Renewable Energy Target (VRET) agreement, designed to support the State achieve its renewable energy target of 65% by 2030 and 95% by 2035.
Social licence and benefit sharing
Social licence is a focus, through a community-driven benefit sharing program and engagement with stakeholders, neighbours and the broader community.
Conscious of the need to create a positive legacy for the local community, Pacific Partnerships Energy has established a Community Reference Group (CRG) to co-design a benefit sharing program that will deliver social, environmental and economic outcomes. The CRG is also a forum for members to keep their communities informed about development of the Glenrowan Solar Farm.
Construction has unlocked more than 70 local full-time jobs and opportunities for local businesses such as civil, electrical and mechanical contractors. This includes a commitment to procure more than $1.9m of goods and services from social enterprises - as at September 2023, the project has contracted more than $2m from Victorian Traditional Owner businesses, exceeding our social procurement targets.