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INTRODUCING GEORGETOWN HILLS RENEWABLE ENERGY
South Australian Green Energy for Australia
ABOUT US
Georgetown Hills Renewable Energy was set up to develop the Carmody's Hill project and potentially other South Australian projects. Georgetown Hills Renewable Energy took over the project from Pacific Hydro whom had held the project for many years and had received a Development Approval from the Northern Areas Council in 2009 to develop the project.
Georgetown Hills Renewable Energy will be a South Australian based business with a strong connection with the Mid North Region. We intend to be close to the community and ensure best in class community engagement and community opportunity comes from the construction of the project.
PROJECT SCOPE
The Carmody's Hills Wind Farm Project is located approximately 7KM East of the town of Georgetown in the picturesque Mid North region of South Australia. The proposed site runs along ridgeline west of the Campbell Range near the Bundaleer Forest in the North approximately 14km South towards the town of Gulnare. The nearest turbine would be approximately 6.6km from Georgetown, 8km from Gulnare, 10km from Jamestown and 12km from Gladstone.
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The Mid North is an identified Renewables Hub by AEMO due to its high quality wind and solar resources and proximity to the the National Grid Infrastructure. The wind profile has been captured via three site Met Masts that have been measuring the world class wind speed for over 10 years.
The preliminary designs of the Carmody's Wind Farm is for up to 270MW of Wind Generation Capacity using up to 45 turbines with battery storage. There is potential for additional Solar and wind generation the future.
PROJECT INFORMATION
RENEWABLE ENERGY
The 2019 Clean Energy Council Report released by the Clean Energy Council highlighted that 2018 Australia is producing 79% of our electricity via Fossil fuels with 21% via renewables of Hydro, wind and solar. Since 2012, 10 coal fired generators have exited the National Electricity Market (NEM) taking more than 5000MW of capacity with them. Based on the age of Australia’s fleet of coal fired generators, we can expect to see the retirement of another 15,000MW over the next 15-20 years. (Australian Energy Council, Power plant shutdowns: How Do You Prepare For The Transition? 8/11/2018). Therefore Australia must continue to invest in new and renewable power sources to replace this power especially as we move to a more electrified economy for mobility removing fossil fuels from the transport sector over time.
Projects like Carmody's Hill with its high and consistent wind speed, proximity to the national grid are critical to assist in this transition and bringing investment dollars and jobs to regional South Australia.
Carmodys Hill Wind Fram will produce enough annual energy to power approximately 163,000 Homes.
COMMUNITY
Georgetown Hills Renewable Energy recognises the importance of community consultation throughout the development of the project, with feedback from the consultation process helping to inform and shape the project. We also want to be a valued member of the community.
Throughout the development of the project, we have and will continue to provide regular updates and project information. As part of the development of the project, we are continuing to make visits to neighbouring residences and holding one-on-one meetings to actively listen to the community’s views on the project. Feedback from the community has and will be considered alongside technical and environmental assessments, and will influence the design of the proposed renewable energy project. We will conduct a community forum (expected to be early February post harvest and the Christmas holiday period) to ensure the community is aware of the plans ahead of the planned Development Plan Application to the SA State Government.
The project will generate around approx 200 direct jobs during construction and around 100 indirect supply chain jobs. In addition it will employ full time staff during the operation and maintenance phase (expected to be 30 years) and around 20 medium term contract jobs during any major maintenance activities.
The employment benefits extend through the local supply chains to fuel supply, vehicle servicing, hotels/motels, B&B’s, cafés, pubs, catering and cleaning companies, tradespersons, tool and equipment suppliers and many other businesses. Our goal is to utilise local people, consultants and contractors wherever possible.
We also plan to set up a best in class community fund for the Georgetown, Gladstone and Gulnare communities during construction and the 30 years of initial operation. This fund is intended to support the regions community for economic, community and environmental projects that add medium and long term value to the region.
TECHNOLOGY
Georgetown Hills Renewable Energy will be using the latest technology Wind Turbines, Battery Storage, substation and transmission technologies from world leading suppliers.
TECHNOLOGY
Georgetown Hills Renewable Energy will be using the latest technology Wind Turbines, Battery Storage, substation and transmission technologies from world leading suppliers.
DISCOVERY
Throughout the development of the project, we have and will continue to provide regular updates and project information.
DESIGN
Carmodys Hill Wind Fram will produce enough annual energy to power approximately 163,000 Homes.
Consulting
one-on-one meetings to actively listen to the community’s views on the project. Feedback from the community has and will be considered alongside technical and environmental assessments.
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