Overview
Greenough River Solar Farm is a 10 MW solar PV facility in Western Australia, operated by a joint venture between Verve Energy and GE Energy Financial Services. It contributes to Australia's renewable energy capacity.
Greenough River Solar Farm is a 10 MW solar photovoltaic facility located in Western Australia, near the Greenough River. The plant is owned and operated by a joint venture between Verve Energy and GE Energy Financial Services, and has been operational since its commissioning. As a utility-scale solar installation, it represents a medium-scale project within Australia's growing solar energy sector. The facility utilizes solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity, with a capacity of 10 MW. This scale is typical for early-stage solar farms in Australia, which have since expanded to larger projects exceeding 100 MW. The plant operates under Australia's renewable energy framework, which includes the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme that incentivizes large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) for eligible renewable energy producers. Environmentally, the solar farm contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based electricity generation. Its location in Western Australia benefits from high solar irradiance, maximizing energy output. The project also supports local grid stability and aligns with state and national renewable energy goals, including Australia's target of 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
Environmental context
The Greenough River Solar Farm is situated in a region with high solar irradiance, typical of Western Australia's climate. Solar PV farms require significant land area for panel arrays, which can impact local land use and ecosystems. However, the facility's design includes measures to minimize ground disturbance and manage vegetation. The project contributes to reducing carbon emissions and supports Australia's transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Frequently asked questions
Greenough River Solar Farm is located in Western Australia, near the Greenough River, approximately 50 kilometers south of Geraldton.
The Greenough River Solar Farm has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale solar photovoltaic facility.
The facility is owned and operated by a joint venture between Verve Energy and GE Energy Financial Services.
Solar farms in Australia operate under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme, which requires large-scale generation certificates (LGCs) for eligible renewable energy producers. The country aims for 82% renewable electricity by 2030.
The solar farm generates clean electricity, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. It also supports grid stability and aligns with Australia's renewable energy goals.