Trina Solar Powers 200MW Solar Farm in NSW

• Trina Solar's Glennellen solar farm is set to light up 76,400 homes in the Riverina region of New South Wales with 200MW of clean energy and an investment of AUD 250 million. Get ready for the power of solar.

Trina Solar has been granted conditional approval to build a 200-MW photovoltaic park in New South Wales' Riverina region. The Glennellen solar farm is set to cover 309 hectares of land and produce enough electricity for around 76,400 homes annually. Trina Solar will need to offset any environmental adverse effects and adhere to traffic management and site rehabilitation regulations. The investment required by the project amounts to roughly AUD 250 million (USD 168.3m/EUR 154.1m). The approval comes days after the green light was given for the 215-MW Oxley solar park in the New England REZ.

What Conditions Surround Trina Solar's AUD 250m Project?

• Trina Solar will need to offset any environmental adverse effects of the project, such as noise, dust or water pollution.
• The company will need to adhere to traffic management and site rehabilitation regulations, as set out by the local government.
• Trina Solar will also have to comply with the conditions of the Riverina Local Government Area, which includes information about local heritage, biodiversity, and public safety.
• The company must receive all required approvals from authorities before the project can be completed.
• Trina Solar will need to ensure that all workers and contractors comply with safety regulations.