SmartestEnergy and Enel Green Power Australia enter long-term PPA for Girgarre Solar Farm

SmartestEnergy Australia, an independent renewable energy company, is delighted to announce the signing of a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Enel Green Power Australia, developer and operator of high-quality renewable energy assets across Australia and owner of the Girgarre Solar Farm.

Powering 43,000 Households with Girgarre Solar Farm

SmartestEnergy Australia will source renewable energy from the 93 MW Girgarre Solar Farm to make it available to commercial and industrial businesses nationwide. The Girgarre Solar Farm, in the Shire of Campaspe, approximately 10 km northwest of Stanhope and 50 km west of Shepparton, will produce around 200 GWh/year, powering approximately 43,000 Victorian households once fully operational. The solar project represents an approximate $140 million investment, with a construction timeline of around 18 months, and an expected operational life of 35 years.

SmartestEnergy's Vision for a Sustainable Energy Future

As a renewable energy retailer, SmartestEnergy is committed to empower, educate and enable businesses to make better, greener energy choices and transition to net zero.

Robert Owens, CEO of SmartestEnergy Australia states: "Through our partnership with Enel Green Power we're not just signing another power agreement in Australia; together, we're supporting the creation of green jobs locally and championing greener energy for generations. This isn't just business; it's a brighter, cleaner, net zero future we're building for all."

Community Impact and Sustainability Focus

Enel Green Power Australia, together with its major project partners, is working to maximise local employment and supply opportunities during construction and operation phases, reflecting its commitment to a Creating Shared Value approach.  

Werther Esposito, CEO for Enel Green Power Australia highlighted: "We are incredibly pleased that construction activities for the project are now underway. We would like to sincerely thank the local community, including the local Campaspe Shire Council, Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation, amongst other valued local stakeholders, for their support of the project to date. Through Enel Green Power’s Creating Shared Value approach, our team are focused on ensuring proactive engagement and benefit sharing for the local community throughout the project’s construction and operational phases."

The SmartestEnergy and Enel Green Power Australia partnership marks another major step towards a sustainable, renewable energy future, highlighting the strength of collaboration in the Australian renewable energy industry.