Darlington to Solar Farm

What is Darlington Point solar farm?

Darlington Point Solar Farm is a photovoltaic power station, located 10 km south of the town of Darlington Point in New South Wales, Australia, that was launched in 2020. It received planning approval and development consent on 7 December 2018, and has a power purchase agreement for supply of 150MW to Delta Energy.

Will octopus build a new solar farm at Darlington Point?

In 2018, Octopus Investments Australia partnered with solar developer Edify Energy to build a new solar farm at Darlington Point. The NSW Department of Planning and Environment granted Octopus permission to begin development in December 2018.

How many synchronous condensers does the Darlington Point solar farm have?

The 275 MW (AC)/333 MW (DC) Darlington Point Solar Farm features two synchronous condensers. The Darlington Point Solar Farm is presently the largest solar project connected to the Australian electricity market.

Where is Australia's largest solar farm?

After setting up a large team on the ground, Octopus Investments Australia made its first Australian investment in Darlington Point solar farm in New South Wales (NSW). Darlington Point will be Australia’s largest solar farm once the project is completed in late 2020.

Why did AEMO Register the Darlington Point solar farm?

AEMO’s Chief System Design & Engineering Officer, Alex Wonhas, said that the Darlington Point Solar Farm’s registration is another important milestone towards unlocking new generation in the West Murray Zone. “AEMO congratulates Edify Energy and Octopus Investments in achieving registration for the Darlington Point Solar Farm.

Where is the largest solar farm connected to the National Electricity Market?

Image: Edify Energy After much hard work, Australian renewables developer Edify Energy and UK-based investor Octopus have announced that the Darlington Point Solar Farm in south-west New South Wales (NSW) has achieved registration and become the largest solar farm connected to the National Electricity Market (NEM).