CULTANA SOLAR FARM

The Cultana Solar Farm will be a large-scale solar farm that will generate up to 280 MW of solar energy on vacant land to the north of the Whyalla Steelworks.

Once the project has received all necessary approvals, the energy generated will contribute to the national electricity grid via the existing Cultana and Whyalla substations and is part of SIMEC ZEN Energy’s mission to bring change and competition to the wholesale and retail electricity market.

Not only will the Project provide direct and indirect employment opportunities in Whyalla, it aims to assist in the transformation of the Whyalla Steelworks by providing cheaper and cleaner energy.

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Issue #1 - September 2018

Key Project Statistics

Enough clean energy to power 96,000 homes

(Whyalla has just over 10,000)

Offset 492,000 tonnes of CO2

per year

Provide 350 jobs during construction and commissioning

High tech PV solar modules

that track the sun (1.3m high)

CommunitySIMEC ZEN Energy plan to undertake comprehensive community engagement to make sure the community is informed and has an opportunity to provide input to the project. The aim is for the Cultana Solar Farm to be a positive and valued development for Whyalla and the wider region.

Community Benefit FundSIMEC ZEN Energy will be establishing a Community Benefit Fund to contribute to local community projects, charities, schools and individuals. Once the fund is set up, applications will be invited to distribute the funds.Please contact the project team for any questions about the community benefit fund.

SIMEC ZEN Energy is one of Australia’s leading renewable energy companies in the design and installation of solar energy and energy storage systems.

SIMEC ZEN Energy assists individuals, communities and businesses to lower energy costs, improve regional and state energy security, and to promote regional development.

SIMEC ZEN Energy is a part of the GFG Alliance.

The GFG Alliance is committed to investment in the Whyalla region through its companies Liberty OneSteel, SIMEC Mining and SIMEC ZEN Energy.

A key focus of the GFG Alliance is sustainability – both economic and environmental – as a means of delivering long-term solutions to cyclical industries. It has a collaborative and innovative approach which is transforming businesses, communities and the wider economy.

UPCOMING EVENTSPublic InformationWe would like to invite any interested members of the community to attend a public information session where members of the project team will be available to answer your questions.

When: Tuesday 9 October, 3pm– 7pmWhere: Mt. Laura Homestead 7-9 Ekblom Street, Whyalla Norrie

Business InformationThe project team will present the opportunities and processes for involvement to the business community interested in working on the project.

When: Wednesday 10 October, 5:30pm-7:30pmWhere: Mt. Laura Homestead 7-9 Ekblom Street, Whyalla Norrie

For more information or if you are interested in providing local goods or services for the project, please contact the project team: cultanasolarps@zenenergy.com.au 1300 409 928