Could a 500MW solar project be built in South Norfolk?

Island Green Power is seeking public opinions on provisional plans for a nationally significant solar and storage project in South Norfolk. The renewable energy developer has launched public consultation on early-stage proposals for a 500MW solar development co-located with a battery energy storage system (BESS) that could have up to 500MW output.

Why is Norfolk Island transitioning to green energy?

Norfolk Island is transitioning to green energy to reduce its dependence on diesel-fired generation, which is becoming more expensive and more difficult to source as countries around the world seek to decarbonize their economies. This initiative is comprised of several interrelated elements: Project Background

What is the electricity supply on Norfolk Island?

charge for the connection of the supply and consumption of electricity. The current Energy supply on Norfolk Island consists of: 1.4 MW distributed household rooftop PV owned by members of the community. The Islands distribution network includes: 44km of high and 44km of low voltage cabling of which approximately 50% is underground.

What is Norfolk Island's diesel-fired generation initiative?

This initiative is comprised of several interrelated elements: Project Background In 2022, the Commonwealth Government provided a $5.25 million grant to Norfolk Island Regional Council to transition the island away from diesel-fired generation.

What's going on at Norwich main & Bramford?

The development will connect to existing transmission infrastructure in the area, namely a 400kV overhead line that runs between the Norwich Main and Bramford substations. The project has also been designed with up to 500MW of BESS on site, in an effort to boost grid flexibility in the local area.