Location
Walla Walla Solar Farm is located in between the townships of Walla Walla and Culcairn, approximately 40 kilometres north of Albury, NSW.
The location has abundant levels of solar irradiation throughout the year. It is well located for exporting the solar farm’s electricity into the existing national electricity grid – avoiding the need to build additional transmission infrastructure – a significant cost for project developers and electricity customers.
We recognise the Greater Hume community values this region for its good agricultural output. Solar farms are considered a compatible activity for development within this region. Sheep grazing continues on the site and co-exist with the solar farm operations.
Site Selection
FRV considers that this location is suitable for the project due to
Excellent solar irradiation
Abundant sunlight and favourable weather conditions to produce reliable and affordable green energy
Low level of environmental impact
The site has been largely cleared and disturbed by previous land uses, meaning the project will minimise impacts on native flora and fauna
Avoiding the best Agricultural Land
The site avoids strategic agricultural land and is currently used for grazing, which is planned to continue during operation of the solar farm
Level terrain
The land is largely flat, reducing visual impacts and allowing for cost effective construction
Proximity to the National Grid
The adjacent transmission line has capacity to export renewable energy into the network, and avoids the need for new overhead transmission lines
Excellent Transport Links
The site is well connected to the State Road network