AGL today welcomed Maoneng Australia’s announcement that it had reached Financial Close for the 255 megawatt (MW) Sunraysia Solar Farm.

“We are pleased to see the Sunraysia Solar Farm achieve this significant milestone,” said AGL Executive General Manager Wholesale Markets Richard Wrightson.

“Through our offtake agreement with Maoneng Australia, we are proud to support this project, and look forward to a safe and successful construction phase.”

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AGL is committed to helping shape a sustainable energy future for Australia. We operate the country’s largest electricity generation portfolio, we’re its largest ASX-listed investor in renewable energy, and we have 3.6 million customer accounts. Proudly Australian, with more than 180 years of experience, we have a responsibility to provide sustainable, secure and affordable energy for our customers. Our aim is to prosper in a carbon-constrained world and build customer advocacy as our industry transforms. That’s why we have committed to exiting our coal-fired generation by 2050 and why we will continue to develop innovative solutions for our customers.