Sunshine Coast Solar Farm goes live

THE 15 megawatt (MW) Sunshine Coast Solar Farm is now feeding power to the grid, making Sunshine Coast the first local government in Australia to offset 100 per cent of its electricity consumption from renewable sources.

Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson said the solar farm at Valdora allowed the council to take control of its own electricity supply and combat rising electricity costs, while achieving an important sustainability milestone.

“All power consumed at all of council’s facilities, including our administration buildings, aquatic centres, community and performance venues, as well as holiday parks, libraries, art galleries and sporting facilities, will be offset with energy from a renewable source thanks to this nation-leading project,” Mayor Jamieson said.