AGL Energy has celebrated the installation of modules at Canally Solar Farm in New South Wales’ Riverina region, which is the nation’s first utility-scale solar project utilising heterojunction (HJT) technology.
The pioneering project commenced operations towards late 2024 within the expansive Canally Almond Orchard, with Risen Energy supplying the PV modules.
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The Canally Solar Farm represents a major leap forward with its deployment of Risen Energy’s HJT Hyper-ion Module, RSM110-8-580BHDG. Approximately 11,000 panels have been installed as part of this groundbreaking initiative.
These high-performance modules deliver an output power of 580Wp and are designed to operate efficiently within a temperature range of -40 to 85 degrees Celsius, addressing the prevalent heat risks in the country.
Risen Energy’s HJT modules boast a remarkable degradation rate of 0.3% per year, along with an impressive temperature co-efficient as low as -0.24%/℃, guaranteeing enhanced yield and returns for renewable projects.
Combined with a 5MWh battery system, the project will significantly cut the Canally Almond Orchard’s diesel consumption by 85%, leading to a reduction of approximately 10,900 tonnes of Scope 1 CO2-e emissions per year. This reduction is equivalent to taking more than 3,000 cars off the roads annually.
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“The completion of module installation at Canally Solar Farm marks a key milestone in AGL’s commitment to investing in innovative and sustainable energy solutions,” AGL Energy head of sustainable business energy solutions Brendan Weinert said.
“Partnering with Risen Energy and integrating HJT technology into this project allows us to push the boundaries of performance and efficiency, while delivering meaningful environmental benefits for our customer operations and the broader community. We’re excited about the role Canally will play in shaping the future of renewable energy in Australia.”
