Forbes Solar Farm
ACE Power and Osaka Gas Australia are seeking development approval for a solar farm and battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales. The project would significantly contribute towards Australia’s net-zero emissions by 2050 target, and produce enough energy to power around 42,000 homes every year.
The Forbes Solar Farm has a capital investment value of more than $350 million and is deemed a NSW State Significant Development (SSD). It would bring significant investment to the local area during construction and would create jobs, diversify income, and increase revenue for local service providers such as food, fuel, and accommodation operators. Once the project is operational, benefits will continue with long-term jobs, ongoing operations and maintenance contracts, and the establishment of community benefit schemes.
Forbes Solar Farm site
The Forbes Solar Farm has moved into the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) phase of the SSD development application process.
The Forbes Solar Farm received Secretary Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) on the 18th of July 2024. Technical assessments have now commenced to inform the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). To learn more about the SSD application timeline, visit The Project.
ACE Power
ACE Power is a Sydney-based energy company that is an expert across the entire lifecycle of renewable energy projects, accelerating the transition of Australia’s electricity network with clean, reliable energy. Leveraging decades of industry expertise, ACE Power is actively shaping Australia's electricity network through the development of multiple renewable projects, both within Australia and internationally. This includes a pipeline comprising 17 wind farms, seven solar farms, and seven battery energy storage systems.
With a strong focus on collaboration with local communities, ACE Power is poised for further growth, currently in the initial stages of developing a pipeline exceeding 7GWp of additional renewable energy projects across regional areas in Australia.
For more information, please visit ACE Power's website.
Osaka Gas Australia
ACE Power is jointly developing the Forbes Solar Farm with Osaka Gas Australia.
Osaka Gas Australia is an Australian company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Osaka Gas Co. Ltd (OG). Established in 2009, Osaka Gas Australia houses OG’s Australian investments in energy infrastructure, renewables, and decarbonisation assets. Osaka Gas Australia strives to contribute to achieving low carbon/carbon neutral global targets in the communities in which it operates.
For more information, please visit Osaka Gas Australia's website.