Overview
The 40 MW Greenough River Solar Farm is located approximately 50 km southeast of Geraldton, Western Australia. The solar farm comprises of approximately 450,000 photovoltaic (PV) modules and related civil and electrical infrastructure.
The Greenough River Solar Farm is owned by Bright Energy Investments, a joint venture between Potentia Energy and the Western Australian State government through Synergy. See details of the project and Bright Energy Investments here.
Key Project
Details
Status
operational
Location
50 km southeast of Geraldton, Western Australia
Technology: Solar
98
GWh
Energy production
40
MW
Operational Capacity
Over
18,000
Western Australian homes
Project Timeline
2012
Construction completion
10 MW Greenough River Solar Farm constructed as the first utility scale solar farm to be commissioned and operational in Australia.
2020
Expansion
Greenough River Solar Farm expanded with an addition of a 30 MW tracking system, resulting in a 40 MW facility featuring 450,000 solar panels.
Early 2025
Change of ownership
Potentia Energy acquired a major stake in Bright Energy Investments, owner of the Greenough River Solar Farm.