The Aldoga Solar Farm is one of Queensland's largest renewable energy projects and forms an important part of the State's transition to a lower-carbon future.
To connect the 380MW solar farm into Powerlink's transmission network, ACCIONA Energía required a delivery partner capable of managing complex interfaces, tight schedules and demanding commissioning requirements.
The project involved close coordination across multiple stakeholders while maintaining critical energisation milestones, leaving little room for delay.
As Genus' first east coast renewables project, the team invested heavily in the Early Contractor Involvement phase to optimise design, sequencing and constructability.
Working closely with ACCIONA Energía, Genus established a collaborative and transparent delivery model built around open communication and shared objectives.
This approach enabled the team to simplify complexity, respond quickly to emerging issues and maintain momentum throughout delivery.
Genus was responsible for the design, procurement, construction and commissioning of the 33/275kV substation connecting the Aldoga Solar Farm to Powerlink's network.
The scope included:
Throughout delivery, the project encountered weather delays, equipment supply challenges and additional scope requirements. By identifying issues early and working collaboratively with the client, Genus was able to adapt and protect critical milestones.
The successful energisation of the Aldoga Substation enabled one of Queensland's largest solar projects to connect to the grid and demonstrated Genus' growing capability in renewable infrastructure on the east coast.
For ACCIONA Energía and Genus, the project highlighted the value of collaboration and the importance of maintaining flexibility when delivering complex infrastructure.
Aldoga established the foundation for Genus' expanding renewables business across eastern Australia.
