The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE) has announced plans for a $188 million solar farm to be built at Maryvale in the State’s Central West.
Executive Director of Energy and Resource Assessments at DPIE, Mike Young said Maryvale Solar Farm would provide around 125 megawatts of clean renewable energy.
“Maryvale solar farm is within the Central-West Renewable Energy Zone and will add to the growing hub of solar energy projects in the Dubbo area,” Mr Young said.
He said the farm would bring a “fresh boost to the economy”, diversify industry for the region and increase electricity capacity.
“The project will also support up to 150 local construction jobs over the 12-month construction period,” he said.
Mr Young said the solar farm had the potential to save up to 265,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions, reducing the State’s overall emissions and powering around 46,500 homes with renewable energy.
“In NSW the solar industry is continuing to be a vital part of our energy mix as we transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.”
“The Department considered all potential impacts of the project and found it will have minimal impact on the surrounding natural environment and agricultural land,” Mr Young said.
Further information on the project is available on DPIE’s website at this PS News link.
