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Moree solar farm operational by end of 2015

Odisha bets big on solar power, plans to set up 1,000-Mw parkEnergy generation expected at Moree Solar Farm by year’s end, ABC News, 17 Nov 15 
Work is nearly complete on the Moree Solar Farm with an expectation energy will be generated at the site by the end of the year. 
A spokesman for the company behind the project, Fotowatio Renewable Ventures, said there’s just a few tasks left to do on site.

“The Moree Solar Farm is entering the final stages of construction,” Technical manager Tom Best said.

“We’ve finalised the installation of the PV modules and the tracking system and we’re currently undertaking commissioning of the PV plant with a view to start generating energy by the end of the year.”

The project is led by FRV and has been funded with assistance of a $102 million grant from Australian Renewable Energy Agency and $47 million in debt financing from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation…….

The solar farm is expected to supply 15,000 homes. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-11-17/production-expected-at-moree-solar-farm-by-year27s-end/6946716

November 19, 2015 - Posted by | New South Wales, solar

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