Bundaberg Solar Farm

The Bundaberg Solar Farm is a 100 MWp photovoltaic project being developed by Global Power Generation Australia in Bundaberg, Queensland. The project spans a large site and will generate power using 168,399 solar modules, contributing significantly to Queensland’s renewable energy supply. As part of the project’s high‑voltage grid connection, Insulect supplied 132 kV current transformers to support accurate measurement and reliable operation within the electrical network.

Challenge

Large‑scale solar projects require precise and dependable measurement equipment to ensure safe grid connection and compliance with network standards. For the Bundaberg Solar Farm, the challenge was ensuring accurate current measurement at high voltage levels while maintaining system reliability as the project progresses through development and toward commissioning. The project needed equipment that could integrate smoothly into the substation design and perform reliably over the long term once the solar farm is exporting power to the grid.

Solution

Insulect provided 132 kV current transformers selected to meet the project’s technical and performance requirements. These transformers support accurate current measurement for protection, control, and metering functions within the high‑voltage network. By supplying proven equipment suitable for large‑scale renewable applications, Insulect helped ensure the electrical infrastructure could support both the initial energisation of the site and long‑term operation as generation ramps up.

Benefits

The use of reliable, high‑quality current transformers improves protection accuracy and enhances overall system safety. Accurate measurement supports grid compliance, reduces operational risk, and provides confidence as the project moves from development into commissioning and operation. Insulect’s involvement also helped simplify project coordination by providing specialised equipment from a trusted supplier experienced in renewable energy projects.

Results

With Insulect’s 132 kV current transformers incorporated into the design, the Bundaberg Solar Farm is well positioned to progress toward commercial operation in 2025. The project adds significant clean energy capacity to the Queensland grid and demonstrates Insulect’s ability to support large‑scale solar developments with dependable high‑voltage measurement solutions that underpin long‑term performance and reliability.