ON TARGET FOR NET ZERO

A detailed feasibility study for a mid scale solar farm and landfill gas to energy plant at the Grafton Regional Landfill has been completed.

In a win-win for the environment and the ratepayer, the ‘Smart Energy Park’ will provide a financial return and significantly reduce Council’s greenhouse gas emissions by utilising 100 per cent renewable energy.

Targets adopted in the renewable Energy and Emissions Reductions Strategies to reduce emissions by 40 per cent and provide 50 per cent of electricity demand before 2030 will be exceeded ahead of schedule.

THE PLANNING PHASE OF THE SMART ENERGY PARK IS NOW UNDERWAY:

 Preparation of a detailed design and Review of Environmental Factors for a solar farm at the location;

 Preparation of detailed procurement and business model analysis for the solar farm and gas to energy plant.

The total projected cost estimate Is $7,082,965 with a payback period of eight years and will remain viable for at least 50 years.

ESTIMATED TOTAL CAPACITY, OR MAXIMUM POWER OUTPUT, OF THE SMART ENERGY PARK WILL BE 3.3MW, MADE UP OF LANDFILL GASES AND SOLAR POWER:

1.2MW

MEGAWATTS OF POWER GENERATED FROM LANDFILL GASES

2.1MW

MEGAWATTS OF POWER GENERATED BY SOLAR POWER