Cohuna Solar Farm

Overview

The 34 MW Cohuna Solar Farm is located approximately 8 km south of Cohuna in Victoria. The Solar Farm comprises of approximately 86,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules and related civil and electrical infrastructure. The Solar Farm produces approximately 77 GWh, powering over 16,000 Victorian homes each year.

Key Project
Details

Status operational Location Approximately 8 km south of Cohuna in Victoria PPA partner Fully contracted with the Victorian Government Solar

Technology: Solar 77 GWh Energy production 34 MW Operational Capacity Over 16,000 Victorian Homes

Project Approvals

The relevant Development Approvals for the Cohuna Solar Farm have been obtained from the Gannawarra Shire Council in 2017. The Approvals set out conditions that must be complied with in undertaking the development. The conditions cover construction, operation, decommissioning, and administrative matters.

Project Timeline

2016

Cohuna Solar Farm obtained relevant Development Approvals

Cohuna Solar Farm assessed by the relevant consent authorities and obtained Development Approvals from the Gannawarra Shire Council.

2017

Acquisition of Cohuna Solar Farm

Cohuna Solar Farm acquired by Potentia Energy (as Enel Green Power) from Lesson Group.

2018

Award of VRET Support Agreement

Cohuna Solar Farm project awarded a 15-year VRET (Victorian Renewables Energy Target) Support Agreement.

2019

Start of construction at the Cohuna Solar Farm project site

2022

Cohuna Solar Farm commenced operating

Victorian Renewable Energy Target

The Cohuna Solar Farm was awarded, through a competitive tender process, a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (VRET Support Agreement) with the Victorian Government for all energy and Large-Scale Generation Certificates of (LGCs). In this way, the Cohuna Solar Farm is directly supporting the Victorian Government to achieve its decarbonisation objectives and the legislated renewable energy targets for the state.