Limondale Solar Farm

Limondale Solar Farm in Balranald, New South Wales, is one of Australia's largest solar farms, with an impressive installed capacity of 349 MW. IDEEMATEC's largest project in Australia, this site became fully operational in 2021, showcasing the technology's ability to excel in challenging weather conditions commonly found in the Australian countryside.
IDEEMATEC has established a strong presence in the Australian market, deploying over 400 MW of trackers nationwide. Among these installations, the notable Limondale Solar Farm spans approximately 900 hectares, equivalent to about 415 football fields. Commencing construction in December 2018, the project aimed to generate sufficient electricity to power up to 105,000 homes by the end of 2021. Installation of trackers began in April 2019, with rapid progress witnessed on-site as our partners completed the first tracker in May 2019.

August 2019 marked the first successful transmission of electricity from the site to the grid, with a workforce of up to 500 people on peak days in 2019. A remarkable achievement occurred in January 2020 when 47,000 solar panels were mounted on IDEEMATEC trackers within a single week. Final tracker components were delivered in July 2020 and commissioned through August and September. We provided commissioning support from our headquarters in Neusling, Germany, in November 2020. Despite the challenges posed by the global pandemic, significant progress was achieved throughout 2021, culminating in full commercial operation during the third quarter of that year.
 

IDEEMATEC trackers are the perfect fit for utility-scale solar power projects in Australia due to their unique design which enables adaptation to uneven terrains without the need for additional grading or groundwork. Our Horizon trackers are also engineered to withstand the most severe weather conditions. Using permanently locked tube technology ensures system stability, while a flat stow angle of zero degrees defends against extreme wind events. These innovative features significantly reduce downtime, ultimately increasing the system's overall profitability.