Goonumbla Solar Farm
We power the
future, now
Experienced renewable energy developers, FRV, own and operate the Goonumbla Solar Farm – a source of sustainable, renewable energy near Parkes, NSW.
Welcome to
Goonumbla Solar Farm
The Goonumbla Creek Solar Farm commenced operations in 2020, producing enough green energy to power up to 25,000 homes. The project is owned and operated by FRV Services Australia (FRV). FRV is currently developing a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the solar farm, which would store up to 8 hours of clean energy and provide up to 140 MW of dispatchable power to the grid. Find out more about the BESS here.
Site Selection
Preliminary Investigations
Site Studies
Planning Assessment
Prepare for Construction
Construction
Operation
Key Benefits
Powering the Community
Enough clean energy to power up to 25,000 homes.
Reduce Emissions
Removal of remove 112,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
Contribute to the Community
Local investment of over $2 million, once BESS constructed.
Goonumbla Farm uses state-of-the-art technology, allowing panels to track the sun throughout the day.
This technology is extremely efficient, operating in low light and cloudy weather to maximise clean electricity generation with minimal noise, water consumption or waste.
The solar farm uses solar photovoltaic (PV) panels similar to those installed on homes, businesses, schools and hospitals throughout Australia. The Solar Farm is planned to generate clean energy until at least 2050.
The panels are supported by driven piles that create minimal disturbance to the land.
Location
Located on private land in the Parkes LGA (Wiradjuri Country), the Project connects directly to the Parkes substation located adjacent to the solar farm.
Project Status
The project was approved by the Department of Planning in 2016 and has been operational since 2020.
FRV is currently seeking planning approval to add a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at the site, with up to 8 hours of storage.
Community Benefits
Construction of the BESS would see an estimated investment of $2 million in local community benefits.