Knox City Council
Knox City Council 4.99MW Landfill Solar Farm
Key Achievements:
- Site assessed as suitable after financial and energy yield modelling.
- 4.99MWAC solar farm project scoped up on a single council owned property.
- Offset the Council electricity bill across all its buildings, the project would have the effect of reducing the annual cost of electricity to the Council, and creating an income from sale of solar electricity.
Impact
Project Scope
- Financial and business case modelling.
- Solar farm feasibility on landfill.
- Presentations to the Strategic Leadership Team and Councillors.
Project Details
- 4.99MWAC solar farm project scoped up on a single council owned property.
- Review of the former landfill site and non-productive land.
- Review of alternative energy and storage option.
- Land zoning and planning including bushfire and electromagnetic safety review.
- United Energy connections to 22kV network.
Project Challenges
- EPA requirements and aftercare management plan including preservation and the integrity of the landfill cap.
- Consultation with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders at multiple hold points.
- Presentation of findings in easy to understand format for wider consumption.
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