Press Releases

Kidston solar project takes first delivery of modules

Published by

PRESS RELEASE

Genex Power Limited (ASX: GNX) (Genex or Company) is pleased to provide shareholders with this latest update regarding the construction program for the Company’s Phase One 50MW Kidston Solar Project (KSP1 or Project).

Genex advises that the construction of KSP1 continues to remain on time and on budget for first generation in Q4 2017 and Practical Completion in Q1 2018. Key activities since the last update (refer ASX announcement 20 April 2017) include:

  •   First delivery of First Solar Thin-Film solar modules complete;
  •   First delivery of NEXTracker components underway;
  •   Piling rigs mobilized to site ahead of pile delivery;
  •   Ergon switchyard equipment 75% installed and equipment earthing underway;
  •   Solar farm substation earth-grid installed;
  •   Laydown area for materials storage and component assembly 100% complete; and
  •   Site clearing approximately 90% complete.
Solar panels stored on laydown area.
Solar panels stored on laydown area.

Commenting on the recent progress of KSP1, Managing Director of Genex Power Michael Addison said, “Genex’s focus on project delivery continues with the project continuing to perform to budget. Kidston is now a hive of activity with 65 people employed on site. The outlook for wholesale electricity and Large-scale Generation Certificates (LGCs) remains robust which underpins the potential to deliver strong cash flows to Genex”.

The Federal Government, through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency has provided $8.9 million funding to support the construction of the $126 million Project at Genex’s Kidston Solar Farm.


CONTACT:

Simon Kidston

Executive Director
Tel: +61 2 9048 8852
Email: sk@genexpower.com.au

Share
Published by

Recent Posts

Almost 13 gigawatts of new wind and solar projects unveiled to propel state way beyond 100 pct net renewables

South Australia unveils project proposals totalling 13 GW of new wind and solar which it…

18 October 2026

Australia’s Atmos snaps up wind and solar projects as European developer retreats to core markets

Australian developer snaps up portfolio of operating and developing wind and solar projects as a…

17 October 2026

A massive 244-tonne transformer completes 2,165 km road trip to Australia’s largest solar project

A massive 244-tonne transformer has completed a 2,165 km road trip to the site of…

17 October 2026

Energy Insiders: Grid scale sodium batteries are on their way

The battery industry is about to witness another change in chemistry and technology. Valo Energy…

16 October 2026

“Just a fantasy:” Energy minister slams Opposition gas and nuclear ideas, vows to hold the line on renewables

Energy minister says imminent closure of coal is "indisputable," and "ideology-driven" policies to scrap transmission…

16 October 2026

Supplier to Australia’s biggest battery expects to announce first sodium-ion battery project soon

The supplier to the biggest battery currently being built in Australia expects to announce its…

16 October 2026