The Australian government has green lit the 250MW Weasel Solar Farm Station in Tasmania.
The solar farm will comprise around 4,000 panels, which will be joined by a 144MW battery storage system.
The project is being developed by Alternate Path and local landowners.
Australia’s Minister for the Environment Murray Watt said: “This project is another example of how we can capitalise on our natural resources and make the shift to cheaper, clean, reliable, renewable energy.
“We’re producing record renewable electricity, and we are on track to transform Australia into a renewable energy superpower.”
The development will connect to Australia’s National Electricity Market within the Tasmanian Midlands proposed renewable energy zone.
The project will cover some 435 hectares, of which 270 hectares will be solar arrays.
The land is adjacent to an existing 220kV transmission line, and won’t need to construct new transmission lines.
MP for Lyons Rebecca White said: “Tasmania has a proud renewable energy story and under a Federal Labor government these projects have certainty to proceed, which is good for investment confidence and good for local jobs.”
