CEFC passes 1GW big solar milestone In Australia

Majura Solar Farm, Canberra (photo Julie May)

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC), set up by the Australian Government, has reached 1GW of large-scale solar energy investment across the country.

The CEFC announced the major milestone on Friday 15 December, alongside its latest investments in the 110MW Wemen Sun Farm near Mildura in Victoria, and the 90MW Clermont Solar Farm west of Rockhampton in Queensland..

“With these latest commitments, the CEFC has invested in 20 large-scale solar projects since 2013, becoming Australia’s largest solar investor, supporting projects across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia,” the CEFC said in a statement on Friday.

Read more at: CEFC passes 1GW big solar milestone, after backing two new projects. By Sophie Vorrath, RenewEconomy, December 15, 2017.