The Victorian Government has given planning approval for construction of the state’s largest solar project, Hazelwood North Solar Farm, which is being developed by Manthos Investments.
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The 450MW solar farm and adjacent 4-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) will be built on farmland between Traralgon and Morwell in the Latrobe Valley.
As part of the construction plan, the site will be bordered by native vegetation landscaping to visually screen the facility from surrounding land.
Cogency has been engaged by the proponent to undertake the planning, environmental, and community engagement program for the Hazelwood North Solar Farm proposal.
Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio said, “The Latrobe Valley has been the home of Victoria’s energy generation for decades and our nation-leading targets are helping solidify its role in our renewable energy future—this project will deliver 500 local jobs and power 150,000 homes.”
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Victorian Minister for Planning Sonya Kilkenny commented, “The approval of the Hazelwood North Solar Farm will strengthen Victoria’s renewable energy industry and provide cheaper, cleaner power to thousands of homes.”
