Trinasolar has supplied more than 10,000 high-performance solar modules for a new six-megawatt (MW) renewable energy system at the Kerarbury almond farm in New South Wales.
The project is led by AGL and backed by a 20-year energy partnership.
Designed to power ofi’s (Olam Food Ingredients) almond operations, the project combines solar photovoltaic (PV) with a 2.3-megawatt (MW)/4.5-megawatt-hour (MWh) battery energy storage system, enabling the site to cut its reliance on diesel and grid-supplied electricity.
The system is expected to generate up to 14,000MWh of clean energy annually, enough to power the nearby community of Griffith for an entire year, and achieve a renewable energy penetration of 83 per cent.
“AGL is committed to delivering clean, affordable and reliable energy to customers across Australia,” AGL Head of Sustainable Business Energy Solutions Brendan Weinert said.
“This new system will be AGL’s third installation specifically designed for the almond industry.”
Under the long-term agreement, AGL will own, operate and maintain the system, allowing ofi to focus on farm operations while benefiting from lower emissions and greater energy independence.
“We have built strong partnerships with a wide range of industries, from almond farms like Kerarbury and Caddell to vineyards, agricultural operations, and various other sectors,” Weinert said.
The project is powered by Trinasolar’s latest generation of high-efficiency modules, tailored for performance and durability in large-scale applications.
“We are proud to work with industry leaders like AGL to support Australia’s sustainable transition for its agribusiness sector,” Trinasolar Asia Pacific Group Director of Australia, New Zealand and Pakistan Edison Zhou said.
“Our state-of-the-art solar modules are designed to drive long-term green energy generation, empowering companies to move confidently towards a more sustainable and energy-independent future.”
Physically complete and commissioned, the Kerarbury system is awaiting final network approvals and will contribute to the broader decarbonisation goals of the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area and regional NSW.
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