Benefits

Economic Benefits

The project will generate direct jobs during construction and indirect supply chain jobs. In addition, it will employ staff during the operation phase (expected to be 30+ years).

The employment benefits extend through the local supply chains to fuel supply, vehicle servicing, uniform suppliers, hotels/motels, B&B’s, cafés, pubs, catering and cleaning companies, tradespersons, tool and equipment suppliers, and many other businesses.

The project has substantial environmental benefits, including the ability to generate enough clean renewable energy to power approximately 36,000 New South Wales homes.

Community Fund

RES is committed to supporting the host communities where our projects are located. This project's Community Benefit Fund will offer a one-off payment to the local community, payable at the start of construction.

This fund will be managed locally and used to support local projects, community groups, and organisations. Input will be sought from the community to inform and shape how the fund could be implemented.

Contributing to Climate Change Policy Targets

State Government:

The New South Wales Renewable Energy Action Plan supports the national target of 20% renewable energy by 2020. Whittingham Solar Farm development will contribute to this target if constructed.

Federal Government:

The Federal Government's objective is to achieve an additional 33GW of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 under the Renewable Energy Target (RET).

International:

The COP21, also known as the 2015 Paris Climate Conference, achieved a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C, chiefly by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.