Category:
Solar Energy
Project Company:
Piper River Solar Farm Pty Ltd
Construction Commencement:
Quarter 1 2025Cost:
$12 Million
Project Summary
TPS Energy plans to set up several solar farms across Tasmania. The first of these projects is located at Pipers River in the North East of lutruwita/Tasmania. The solar farm will produce around 4.95MW of electricity and this will be sent directly into TasNetworks’ electricity grid. Along with the array of solar panels, inverters and underground cables will need to be installed. There will be some vegetation clearance necessary to enable access roads into and across the site.
TPS Energy own the land on which the Project at Pipers River will be located at Lot 2, 5550 Bridport Road, Pipers River TAS 7252. Other features of the land include fencing, on site CCTV and alarm systems, and a shipping container containing the transformer. It is anticipated that any noise from the transformer will also be contained within the shipping container. Additionally, there is no requirement to install any high voltage transmission lines as the solar farm will connect directly into existing infrastructure.
The project will have an annual average output of 8GWHrs – enough to power approximately 1000 Tasmanian homes annually and more broadly supports Australia’s emission reduction targets.
During the construction stage of the Project it is anticipated that around 10 -15 jobs will be created. Once operational, the solar farm will be unmanned however, it will still require a small team of around three people for general maintenance.
Site Plan
Frequently Asked Question
Who is TPS Energy?
TPS Energy, an engineering company, is planning to establish multiple solar farms across Tasmania. The first project will be located at Lot 2, 5550 Bridport Road, Pipers River, TAS 7252. To develop, construct, and own this project, TPS Energy has formed a dedicated project company named Piper River Solar Farm Pty Ltd.
What is Capacity of the Pipers River Solar Farm?
The solar farm system includes around 7 MW solar panel and 22MWh battery energy storage system. It will produce around 4.95MW of electricity and this will be sent directly into TasNetworks’ electricity grid.
What is a Battery Energy Storage System?
A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) is a technology that uses batteries to store electrical energy for later use. These systems are designed to store excess energy generated from renewable sources like solar and wind, and release it when demand is high or when generation is low. The Pipers River Solar Farm has 22MWh BESS.
Will the solar farm generate noise pollution during construction and while in operation?
During the construction phase, noise impacts will be managed through carefully planning of works and through the application of local council requirements. Neighbour consultation will also be undertaken to ensure that noise concerns are managed appropriately.
During the operational phase of the solar farm, there is only noise from central inverter and BESS which is low and hard to recognise.
