Powering the region

A significant solar farm proposal planned for between Shepparton and Numurkah may come before Moira Shire Council later this month, as the council’s boss put his cautious support behind the idea.

The $170million plan for land east of Wunghnu, awaiting approval, is the brainchild of Paris-based company Neoen Australia.

The group expects the development will produce 100 megawatts of power into the grid, from 350000 solar panels on the 500ha site.

Moira Shire chief executive Mark Henderson remained confident the ‘‘substantial project’’ could sure up power supply into shire towns and help prevent ‘‘significant power fluctuations’’ experienced.

This story by Thomas Moir in the Shepparton News - “Powering the region.”