ENGIE has a global vision of a future powered by
renewable energy.
We currently operate two wind farms in South Australia and have plans to develop three major solar farms across Queensland and New South Wales.
Proposed Solar Farm
ENGIE is proposing to develop and operate the Silverleaf Solar Farm, about five kilometres north-west of Narrabri.
If approved, it would have a capacity of about 120 megawatts using solar photovoltaic panels to produce electricity. The project also includes a step-up electrical substation, site office and storage area, and potential for future development of a battery energy storage system.
The proposed solar farm site is about 330 hectares in area and located on two rural private properties in the Narrabri local government area. The site is accessible from the Kamilaroi Highway with the main entrance located on Logans Lane, a council-owned road with no through access.
What’s happening now?
ENGIE has submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. The EIS is an assessment of key issues related to the site and the project during its design, construction, operation and decommissioning phases. It covers items such as:
- Noise and vibration
- Visual amenity
- Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal heritage
- Biodiversity
- Land use and land capability
- Traffic, transport and access
- Hydrology, groundwater and water quality
- Bushfire
- Waste
- Social and economic impacts
The EIS also includes feedback received during consultation from stakeholders, including the community.
Next steps
Once the EIS has been reviewed and accepted by the Department of Planning and Environment, it is placed on public exhibition for at least 30 days. As the proposal is considered to be State Significant Development, the consent authority for the project is the NSW Minister for Planning and Environment.
Contact information
Phone:
1800 066 243
Email:
silverleaf@au.engie.com
