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K&L Gates has advised the Australian subsidiary of German energy company innogy SE in its appointment of Downer Group to construct what’s being called the country’s largest solar project.
Firm: K&L Gates (Belectric Australia Pty Ltd)
Value: Undisclosed
Area: Energy and resources
Key players: The K&L Gates legal team was led by energy, infrastructure and resources partner Luke Westmore, with assistance from senior associate Jordan Lyon and lawyer Nicole Guglielmi.
Deal significance: Belectric Australia Pty Ltd is a subsidiary of German energy company innogy SE.
The Limondale Solar Farm is set to be located in southern NSW. According to a statement from K&L Gates, once it is fully operational, the 349 megawatt solar farm is set to be Australia’s largest, generating enough renewable energy to power up to 105,000 homes annually.
Construction is due to begin in October and is anticipated to be completed in 2020, the firm added.
“We are delighted to have assisted Belectric with Limondale Solar Farm, Australia’s largest solar project to date,” said K&L Gates lead partner Luke Westmore.
“This marks an exciting new chapter for Belectric and a clear intention to grow its business in the region by appointing Downer to this one-of-a-kind project.
“Furthermore, construction of Limondale Solar Farm is expected to deliver significant economic benefits to the local community by creating up to 400 jobs in its peak, not to mention the ongoing environmental benefits once operational.”
