Lightsource bp begins construction on Queensland's 380MW solar-plus-storage project
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Shreeyashi Ojha
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Summary
Lightsource bp has begun construction on the Lower Wonga solar-plus-storage project in Queensland, Australia. The 380MWdc solar farm paired with a 281MW/843MWh battery system will supply renewable electricity and dispatchable storage to the National Electricity Market (NEM), supporting grid reliability. The EPC work is handled by a joint venture between INTEC Energy Solutions and Gotion Hi-Tech Australia. The project is expected to create 400-500 local jobs during construction.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledAdam Pegg, chief operating officer for Asia-Pacific at Lightsource bp, said: "Solar provides
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