The 10MW AC project is located on 80 hectares of cleared land, and its output will contribute to offsetting the energy requirements of the Southern Seawater desalination plant.
Western Australian (WA) power utility Verve Energy and GE Energy Financial Services will each own 50% of the Greenough River solar farm, with the government providing $20m, including $10m from the WA Royalties for Regions program.
First Solar has agreed to supply the project with nearly 150,000 of its advanced thin film photovoltaic modules and provide engineering, procurement and construction services, in addition to operations and maintenance support once the solar farm is operational.
The WA Water Corp, which is building the Southern Seawater desalination plant, will buy the entire output of the solar farm.
