18 January, 2017

Engie looks to solar energy after Hazelwood power plant shuts

French energy company Engie is looking to develop new solar plants in Australia as it prepares to shut down Victoria's Hazelwood coal-fired power plant.

The company has advertised for Australian developers to come to them with solar energy proposals by February 10.

Engie plans to invest in the projects and start building new solar plants, shifting their focus away from coal-based generation.

"Engie in Australia is seeking proposals for large scale solar developments to take 100 per cent ownership," a spokesman told AAP on Tuesday.

"If suitable sites are identified, Engie aims to develop these projects into operational solar plants."

Late last year Engie announced it would shut down the Latrobe Valley's Hazelwood coal mine and power plant in March.

Read the story in today’s Sydney Morning Herald - “Engie looks to solar energy after Hazelwood power plant shuts.”

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