ENGIE, a global leader in renewable energy with a workforce of 98,000 employees, is forging a bold path toward a carbon-neutral future. With operations spanning 30 countries, the company is not only setting ambitious internal sustainability targets but also actively partnering with industries worldwide to drive the green transformation. Central to this mission is ENGIE’s commitment to innovation, technology, and deep community engagement. In Australia, this commitment is exemplified by the groundbreaking Goorambat East Solar Farm (GESF), a flagship project that reflects both the scale of ENGIE’s ambitions and its meticulous approach to sustainable development. At the heart of ENGIE’s Australian construction operations is Leigh Newbery, General Manager of Engineering and Asset Delivery. Leigh’s extensive experience and passion for renewable energy are evident in every aspect of the project. “We’ve actively moved away from all of our coal facilities on a global scale,” Leigh explains. “Even if that comes at the detriment of short-term shareholder value, our ethical and social responsibilities drive us to embrace a 100% renewable future.” His words echo the company’s determination to offer carbon-neutral power purchase agreements through its Global Energy Management and Sales teams and to provide its partners with a renewable energy mix that includes wind, solar, batteries, and hydro. Construction of the Goorambat East Solar Farm in northern Victoria stands as a testament to ENGIE’s innovative approach. Covering approximately 600 hectares, the project is designed to generate 250 megawatts (MW) of AC power—equivalent to nearly 319 MW of DC capacity. This vast installation is set to become the largest solar farm in Victoria once commissioning begins in 2026. “We are peaking at approximately 150 people on site THE CONSTRUCTION SOURCE AUSTRALIA
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