Karadoc Solar Farm
Project details
Located 35 km south of Mildura in Victoria, the Karadoc Solar Farm is one of Australia’s largest sources of solar electricity. This major project makes a significant contribution towards Victoria meeting its 40% renewable energy target by 2025.
The facility generates 112.5 MW annually across its 340,000 solar panels. That’s the same as powering 65,000 homes with clean, renewable energy each year.
Project Overview
The Karadoc Solar Farm was delivered by German renewables developer BayWa r.e. and Melbourne-based construction partner Beon Energy Solutions.
“Victoria is becoming a renewable powerhouse and Beon is proud to be part of this transformation” Glen Thomson, General Manager Beon Energy Solutions.
Construction began in March 2018, with the project delivered on time and on budget. In November 2018, Flow Power signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement with the farm to receive 20MW of power and by March 2019 it was officially opened.
To maximise its generation potential, the 664-acre facility uses advanced tracking technology to rotate each solar panel as the sun moves across the sky.
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The project sparked a job boom in the region, employing over 300 locals in its construction. And BayWa r.e. partnered with the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE to involve 25 apprentices as part of the Solar Industry Career Pathway program.
Because of the facility’s community-centered construction, many locals are now well-placed for ongoing employment in the renewables industry.
- 90 long-term unemployed people
- 12 people on community-based orders
- 14 people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- 38 First Nations Australians
- 4 people with a disability
Receiving 74,000 MWh each year
Through a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement, Carlton & United Breweries (CUB) has entered arrangements in relation to 74,000 MWh per year of this power.
“This is a major step towards us achieving the ambitious target we set ourselves to have 100% of our purchased electricity sourced from renewables by 2025, a goal we are confident of achieving well before then.” Kirsten Sturzaker, Sustainability Manager, CUB.
“This partnership powers our company in a sustainable way while reducing our power costs and securing our supply for the long-term.” said Ms. Sturzaker.
Accessing Karadoc’s clean affordable energy with a Power Purchase Agreement
Flow Power has proudly secured an offtake agreement with the Karadoc Solar Farm, enabling Australian businesses, large and small, to benefit.
When you purchase energy with arrangements through Karadoc Solar Farm, you’re not just securing a fair price for your electricity, you’re supporting – and accelerating – Australia’s renewable energy transition too.
Existing Flow Power customers, please reach out to your dedicated account managers.
If you’re not a Flow Power customer, contact our friendly team today.
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