Location
The project is located on Wiradjuri Country, approximately 6 km west of Parkes, in the Parkes LGA. The project connects to the Transgrid Parkes substation.
The solar farm occupies an area of approximately 300 hectares of freehold rural land. At the end of the operational life of the project, it is planned that the land will be rehabilitated and reverted to pasture.
Additional land for development is not currently being sought, as the project has been constructed and has been operational since 2020.
FRV selected this location for the following reasons:
Excellent solar irradiation
The site benefits from abundant sunlight and favourable weather conditions, producing reliable and affordable green energy.
Low level of environmental impact
The site was largely cleared and disturbed by previous land uses, meaning the project minimised impacts on native flora and fauna during construction.
Avoiding the best Agricultural Land
The site avoids strategic agricultural land and was previously used for grazing.
Level terrain
the land is largely flat, reducing visual impacts and allowing cost-effective construction.
Proximity to the National Grid
The project connects to the adjacent Transgrid substation, reducing the need for new overhead transmission lines
Excellent Transport Links
The site is well connected to the State Road network.