Trinasolar Supplies High-Performance Solar Modules for 6MW Renewable Energy Park in Australia

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Trinasolar, a global leader in smart PV and energy storage, has partnered with AGL Energy to supply high-performance solar modules for a 6MW renewable energy park at the Kerarbury Farm in Australia. The energy park is expected to generate up to 14,000MWh of solar generation annually, achieving a high renewable energy penetration of nearly 83%. The installation, commissioned with a 2.3MW/4.5MWh energy storage system, will enable almond farm operator ofi to transition away from diesel or grid energy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions annually. This marks AGL's third installation specifically designed for the almond industry, with the company owning, managing, and maintaining the system under a 20-year partnership.

Key Takeaways:

  • Trinasolar has supplied over 10,000 high-efficiency and high-power modules for the Kerarbury Farm renewable energy park.
  • The energy park is expected to generate up to 14,000MWh of solar generation annually, with a high renewable energy penetration of nearly 83%.
  • The installation comprises a 2.3MW/4.5MWh energy storage system, enabling almond farm operator ofi to transition away from diesel or grid energy.
  • The system is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions annually and will generate power equal to the entire adjacent community of Griffith for a whole year.
  • AGL has built a strong partnership with the almond farm operator, ofi, and will own, manage, and maintain the system under a 20-year partnership.
  • Trinasolar's state-of-the-art solar modules are designed to drive long-term green energy generation, empowering companies to move confidently towards a more sustainable and energy-independent future.

Statistics:

  • The Kerarbury Farm renewable energy park has a capacity of 6MW.
  • The estimated annual solar generation is 14,000MWh.
  • The installation has a high renewable energy penetration of nearly 83%.
  • The energy storage system has a capacity of 2.3MW/4.5MWh.
  • The system is designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions annually.
  • The system will generate power equal to the entire adjacent community of Griffith for a whole year.

Sources:

  • Trina Solar Energy Development Pte. Ltd.
  • AGL Energy
  • ofi (Olam Food Ingredients)
  • Trinasolar