The project was developed by SunPower with the support of Power and Water Corporation under a solar 20-year power purchase agreement.

The solar power plant features high efficiency SunPower solar panels installed on the SunPower T20 Tracker, which positions panels to follow the sun during the day, increasing daily energy production by up to 30%.

SunPower president Howard Wenger remarked that the plant had exceeded its reliability and energy production expectations since its commissioning in June 2011.

Epuron executive director Andrew Durran added, "The acquisition of Uterne further demonstrates Epuron’s commitment to a growing solar portfolio in the Northern Territory."

Financing for the project was provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia while the Australian Government also provided funding for the project under its Solar Cities program.

 

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