Infrastructure
Yadlamalka Energy Solar Farm

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Client
Yadlamalka Energy Pty Ltd
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Role
Client-Side Project Manager
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Partners
Yadlamalka Energy Pty Ltd
Next Generation Electrical (NGE)
Invinity Energy Systems
AZZO
Habitat Energy -
Value
$21m
About the Project
BACKGROUND
The Yadlamalka Energy Storage Project aimed to create a large-scale solar farm and battery storage. Yadlamalka Land Pty Ltd engaged SwitchCo, through Birdwood Energy, for project management and owner’s engineering roles. This included detailed planning, procurement management, grid connection, and overseeing project execution and completion, all adhering to SAPN and ARENA standards. SwitchCo coordinated extensive engineering works, ensuring compliance with technical and commercial requirements, and maintaining efficient project communication and administration.
CHALLENGES
SwitchCo faced significant challenges, including managing stakeholders across time zones and implementing new battery technology, alongside regulatory compliance and grid integration issues typical of large-scale solar and battery projects in Australia. Despite these hurdles, SwitchCo effectively coordinated all parties, ensuring project control and progress, showcasing their expertise in handling large-scale, technologically advanced renewable energy projects.
OUTCOMES
SwitchCo demonstrated its value in the Yadlamalka Energy Storage Project by adeptly managing the introduction of new battery technology. The company’s strategic approach in securing key contracts and aligning with ARENA’s objectives showcased its role in enhancing renewable energy. This successful implementation of novel technology not only met the National Electricity Market’s needs but also set a precedent for future renewable energy projects, exemplifying SwitchCo’s expertise and innovation in project management.
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