Culcairn Solar Farm
Development Site
Providing energy that is
Renewable
Reliable &
Affordable
The proposed Culcairn Solar Farm is a utility-scale solar PV and battery energy storage project being developed by CleanPeak Energy, located within the Culcairn region of New South Wales. Spanning approximately 15 hectares, the project is designed to deliver a target capacity of 8.18MWdc, with up to 4.99MWac exported to the local distribution network, supporting the transition to reliable, locally generated renewable energy.
The solar farm will utilise bifacial photovoltaic modules, mounted on single-axis trackers that follow the sun from east to west throughout the day, maximising generation efficiency. The system is designed to integrate seamlessly with the surrounding electricity network, enabling efficient delivery of clean energy to the region.
An integrated battery energy storage system, coupled directly with the solar infrastructure, will enhance the project’s flexibility and performance. This allows the site to store excess energy generated during the day and dispatch it when demand is highest, improving grid stability and ensuring a more consistent and dependable renewable energy supply for the local community.
Project Highlights
Benefits
For Culcairn
CleanPeak works with local subcontractors and suppliers wherever possible, and have set up a Community Benefits Fund to support local projects, events, and initiatives in Culcairn across the life of the solar farm.
For the Climate
Once fully operational, the Culcairn Solar Farm is expected to offset close to 9,500 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to powering around 1,600 Australian homes .
For the Land
The site has been carefully placed to protect environmental values, minimise native vegetation removal and respect areas of cultural sensitivity, with our Net Positive Biodiversity Action Plan, guiding how the land is enhanced over time.
Location
The Culcairn Solar Farm is located within the Culcairn region of southern New South Wales, approximately 5km north of the township and positioned adjacent to Olympic Highway. The site is strategically located to connect into the local electricity network, enabling efficient delivery of renewable energy into the grid.
With favourable solar conditions across the region and a site layout designed to accommodate planning, environmental and operational requirements, the project is well placed to support reliable, large-scale renewable energy generation.
Project Lifecycle
CleanPeak Energy is a specialist renewable energy company. We build, own and operate a portfolio of solar, battery and thermal energy infrastructure – providing smart, reliable and cost-effective energy to our customers.
Our tailored solutions make us the trusted partner of major Australian corporations and governments seeking to become more sustainable, reduce their carbon emissions and transition to net-zero. Since our inception in 2017, we have rapidly grown to be a major force in the development and operation of distributed energy and utility infrastructure.
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Head Office: Level 21, 201 Miller St, North Sydney, NSW 2060
CleanPeak Energy acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the continuing connection of the Wiradjuri People to Country and their stewardship over the land on which our Culcairn Solar Farm is being built, and its waterways, for thousands of years.