Amp Energy indicators land deal for 388-MW solar project in S Australia

• The Australian operating company of Canadian programmer Amp Energy has safeguarded land for among 3 solar projects that will create its Renewable Energy Center of South Australia (REHSA) with over 1.3 GW of solar and also approximately 540 MW of storage capacity.

Amp Power Australia Pty Limited and EPS Energy, from which Amp acquired the portfolio of projects in May, have become part of a contract for lease with the Barngarla Determination Aboriginal Firm RNTBC (BDAC) in relation to the 388-MW Yoorndoo Ilga solar farm scheme in Whyalla with 150 MW of batteries.

The programmer approximates that the project in question will need greater than AUD 500 million (USD 367m/EUR 310m) in complete investment in the region as well as will certainly produce as much as 400 comparable full time work during its building and construction stage, including the regional labor force.

Aside From Yoorndoo Ilga, Amp's center in South Australia will additionally consist of the 636-MW Robertstown and also 336-MW Bungama solar parks.