Location
Walla Walla Solar Farm is located in between the townships of Walla Walla and Culcairn, approximately 40 kilometres north of Albury, NSW.
The location has abundant levels of solar irradiation throughout the year. It is well located for exporting the solar farm’s electricity into the existing national electricity grid.
We recognise the Greater Hume community values this region for its good agricultural output. Solar farms are considered a compatible activity for development within this region. Sheep grazing continues on the site and co-exists with the solar farm operations.
Site Selection
FRV considers that this location is suitable for the project due to
Excellent solar irradiation
Abundant sunlight and favourable weather conditions to produce reliable and affordable green energy
Low level of environmental impact
The site has been largely cleared and disturbed by previous land uses, reducing the project’s impact on native flora and fauna
Avoiding the best Agricultural Land
The site avoids strategic agricultural land and is currently used for grazing, which is planned to continue during operation of the solar farm
Level terrain
The land is largely flat, reducing visual impacts and allowing for cost effective construction
Proximity to the National Grid
The site is ideally positioned to connect to the existing national electricity network
Excellent Transport Links
The site is well connected to the State Road network