News Archive

The next CCC meeting will be held on Wednesday 29th April at 5.30pm at the Crookwell CWA Rooms. For more information, please click here.

March  4, 2020

BJCE Australia – a proud sponsor of the 2020 Rose Tournament at Goulburn Railway Bowling Club

BJCE Australia proudly sponsored the 2020 Rose Tournament, which was held at Goulburn Railway Bowling Club last week. Simon Zhao, Gullen Range Wind Farm’s Site Manager, was honoured to attend the award ceremony and present the prizes to the winners of the men’s and women’s competitions. Well done to the ladies from the Illawarra and Sydney area and the men from Merimbula, Taralga and Goulburn who placed first in their competitions. BJCE Australia also wishes to congratulate all the people involved in making the bowling tournament such a success.

February  27, 2020

BJCE Australia thanks local community for their ongoing support for the community fundraiser BBQs. 

BJCE Australia teamed up with the Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service last week for our monthly fundraising BBQ outside the Crookwell IGA. The BBQ raised over $500 for the Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service (RFS). It was also an opportunity for members of the community to chat with our team about renewable energy, our public tours and the progress on Biala Wind Farm. BJCE Australia would like to thank all those who stopped for a sausage, chatted with us and made donations to the Grabben Gullen RFS. The next community BBQ will be held on Thursday 12 March 2020.

February  17, 2020

Free workshop for Community Groups intending to apply for a Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Grant

Applications will open for the 2020/2021 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round on Monday, 2^nd March and close on Friday 1^st May 2020. The Community Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 10km of the wind farm. It forms part of the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Enhancement Program (or CEP).  The Community Fund is administered by Upper Lachlan Shire Council (ULSC). The Guidelines and application forms will be available from 2^nd March on the ULSC webpage here.  In the last Funding Round, nine local groups benefited from Community Fund grants totalling $72,427. Successful projects funded included the purchase of a defibrillator, a youth connection and engagement project and a heritage rock wall entrance to Pat Cullen Reserve.

We are arranging a workshop to assist with preparing grant applications. The workshop is aimed at community groups who intend to apply and would like some guidance about how to prepare an application. The workshop will be held on 23^rd March at 5pm in the CWA Rooms in Crookwell. To register, click here.

These workshops have been held for the past 2 years, coinciding with the period when applications are being received by ULSC. Previous attendees have found the session very useful, but attendance is not compulsory. The workshop is conducted by our consultant independently of our involvement as part of the Section 355 committee that determines successful applicants. If you want to find out more about the Community Fund or the Community Fund Workshop, please clickhere.

February  14, 2020

BJCE Australia is a proud Red Ribbon sponsor of the 2020 Crookwell Show

Our team braved the wet weather last weekend at the Crookwell Show. In spite of the rain, our face painter brightened lots of faces with the proceeds donated to the Grabben Gullen Community Progress Association’s ANZAC Memorial project. We answered a lot of good questions about our projects, our renewable energy tours and Gullen Range Wind Farm’s Clean Energy Program, as well as general queries about renewable energy. We always enjoy the show and would like to say thank you to everybody who made it out in the weather and came to our stand for a chat.

February  5, 2020

BJCE Australia is delighted to be a Silver Sponsor of the inaugural 2020 Gunning Arts Festival

BJCE Australia’s Biala Wind Farm is proud to be a Silver sponsor of the community-led Gunning Arts Festival, which will be held on 17^th and 18^th April.  With the theme of ‘Celebrating Nature’, the multi-event Festival will feature an impressive line-up of local talent. Events will include a Gala opening on the evening of 17^th April, followed by art and craft exhibitions, music performances, play and book readings, workshops, fashion parades, competitions and much more on 18^th April. For bookings and further information, you can visit the 2020 Gunning Arts Festival website here.

February  5, 2020

BJCE Australia is excited to be part of the STEM Industry Schools Partnership Program (SISP) again in 2020

BJCE Australia is delighted to return as an Industry Partner for the STEM Industry Schools Partnership Program (SISP) in 2020. Funded by the Department of Education and coordinated locally by Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focused on how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems.

As part of the SISP Program in 2019, BJCE Australia hosted more than 110 primary students at Gullen Range Wind Farm and assisted students from five local schools with their STEM classes.

To watch an overview of the SISP pilot program in different regions of NSW, including the Upper Lachlan Shire, please click here.

We’ll keep you updated on the upcoming 2020 SISP events!

January  31, 2020

BJCE Australia will match donations for the Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service (RFS) at our community BBQs

We’re hosting another community BBQ on 13th February. You can find us out the front of Crookwell IGA alongside Grabben Gullen RFS from 9.30am to 2pm. The RFS will be cooking the sausage sandwiches and you can grab one for a gold coin donation. 100% of all donations goes to the RFS and we match every donation dollar for dollar. Our project team will be on hand to answer any questions about our Biala Wind Farm project, which is currently under construction. You can also ask questions about our Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm or renewable energy in general. We’ve been running these BBQ’s monthly since November and so far more than $1,700 has been raised for the RFS. Be sure to stop by and say hello!

January 18, 2020

BJCE Australia is proud to be a Platinum sponsor of the Crookwell Senior Green Devils in 2020

BJCE Australia’s Biala Wind Farm is delighted to be a Platinum sponsor of the Crookwell Senior Green Devils Football Club in 2020. It’s a special season ahead as Crookwell Rugby League celebrates its 100 year anniversary. BJCE Australia wishes the talented players every success for the centenary year!

January 08, 2020

In 2019, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm generated enough clean energy to power an average of 80,700 homes

In 2019, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm produced enough clean energy to power an average of 80,700 typical homes—enough power for six cities, the size of Goulburn! This calculation was made by taking the average daily output of the wind and solar farm over the year and comparing it to the daily average consumption of electricity by a typical home.*

*Based on 17.7kWh per house sourced from Energy Made Easy using inputs of: 2580 postcode, 4 people per house, no pool, no gas, no slab heating; total dwelling count in Goulburn Mulwaree Council area was sourced from 2016 ABS census data here.

December 17, 2019

BJCE Australia was excited to join the Southern Inland SISP STEM Awards ceremony

BJCE Australia was delighted to celebrate the impressive student achievements at the inaugural Southern Inland STEM Industry School Partnership (SISP) Awards in Goulburn last week. Derek Powell, Deputy General Manager of BJCE Australia, joined more than 100 students, teachers, industry partners and special guests at the event, which was opened by the Honourable, Wendy Tuckerman MP. Congratulations to all the winners!

BJCE Australia is proud to have been an Industry Partner for the SISP Program in 2019. Funded by the Department of Education and coordinated locally by Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, the program aims to provide primary and high school students (years 5-8) with age appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills and pathways to STEM careers. As part of the SISP Program in 2019, BJCE Australia hosted more than 110 primary students at Gullen Range Wind Farm and assisted students from five local schools with their STEM classes.

December 16, 2019

BJCE Australia team up with Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service (RFS) to raise funds
Last Thursday, we teamed up with Grabben Gullen RFS for a fundraising BBQ out the front of Crookwell IGA. The BBQ raised over $350 for the local RFS to support their ongoing initiatives. It also allowed members of the community to chat with our team about renewable energy and the progress on Biala Wind Farm. The next community BBQ will be held on Thursday 16th January 2020.

BJCE would like to thank all those who stopped for a sausage, chatted with us and made donations to the Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service.

December 13, 2019

BJCE Australia announces 2020 wind and solar farm tour dates

BJCE Australia is excited to announce the 2020 Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm tours taking place between January and June. The first tour will run on Tuesday, 17th March. Tour dates between July and December 2020 will be announced in April. The tours are a great opportunity to visit Australia’s first co-located wind and solar farm and learn more about renewable energy. Click here to download the 2020 Tour brochure (January to June) or contact Crookwell Visitor Information Centre for more information.

December 11, 2019

Biala Wind Farm transformer delivery to Gullen Range Wind Farm update

The transformer for the Biala Wind Farm substation extension at Gullen Range Wind Farm is expected to be delivered between 11:30am-1:30pm on Thursday the 12th of December. The transformer will be transported via Crookwell-Goulburn Road, Kialla Road, Range Road, then up Bannister & Storriers Lanes to GRWF. The transformer is an oversized load and will be transported via a truck with an escort vehicle. No road closures are expected, however minor traffic delays could be experienced. For more info, call 1800 370 045.

December 9, 2019

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close soon

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22^nd December. The Clean Energy Program provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of the wind farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us.

December 6, 2019

Update on the Biala Wind Farm substation extension at Gullen Range Wind Farm

The new power transformer for the Biala Wind Farm substation extension at Gullen Range Wind Farm is schedule to arrive next Thursday afternoon on the 12th of December 2019. The transformer will be transported via Crookwell-Goulburn Road, Kialla Road, Range Road, then up Bannister & Storriers Lanes to GRWF. The transformer is an oversized load and will be transported via a truck with an escort vehicle. No road closures are expected, however minor traffic delays could be experienced. We will update you again next week on the transformer delivery. For more info, call 1800 370 045.

December 4, 2019

BJCE Australia joins the buzz of creativity at the Goulburn Schools STEM Showcase

BJCE Australia wishes to congratulate Bradfordville Public School,  Wollondilly Public School and Goulburn Mulwaree High School on their impressive Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) projects, which were on display at the Goulburn Showcase last week. As part of the STEM School Industry Partnership program (SISP), students were tasked with developing products that enhance the use of renewable energy in everyday life. Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm’s Site Manager, Simon Zhao, was honoured to assist with judging the renewable projects at the STEM Showcase event. The students had clearly put a lot of effort and creativity into their products, which ranged from a solar- powered cooker and tent to a house powered by the wind and sun. Well done to all the winners! It was great to see so many students excited about STEM.

Funded by the Department of Education and coordinated by Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focussed on how STEM skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. BJCE Australia is proud to be a part of the Program.

December 4, 2019

BJCE Australia presents award at the Crookwell Public School Presentation Night

Last Friday, BJCE’s Simon Zhao (Site Manager at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm) was honoured to present a school prize at the Crookwell Public School Presentation Night. BJCE Australia proudly donated $100 for the award. Congratulations to all the students and staff who have worked very hard this year and achieved so much!

December 3, 2019

Next CCC meeting date announced

The next CCC meeting will be held on Wednesday 11th of March 2020 at 5.30pm at the Crookwell CWA Rooms. For more information, please click here.

December 2, 2019

Gullen Range Wind Farm’s Community Fund supports life-saving equipment

The Crookwell Car Club has purchased a defibrillator, with the help of a $2,145 grant from BJCE Australia’s Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund. The potentially life-saving equipment will be located at the IGA supermarket in Crookwell. BJCE’s Simon Zhao (Site Manager at Gullen Range) was excited to drop by the Crookwell IGA last week to chat with members of the Club and check out the newly installed automated external defibrillator (or AED). You can read more here.

Gullen Range Wind Farm contributes approximately $140,000 to its Community Enhancement Program each year, which is split equally between the Community Fund and the Clean Energy Program. The Community Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 10km of the wind farm. Learn more here. The Clean Energy Program provides grants for residents within 5km of the wind farm to improve the energy efficiency of their home, such as by installing solar panels or solar hot water systems. Click here to find out more.

November 29th, 2019

BJCE Australia enjoys tasty local food at Australian Agricultural Centre Design Awards dinner.

Last Friday night was a lovely evening to have dinner outdoors, hosted by the Australian Agricultural Centre at their new premises in Roslyn near Crookwell. Smoked potatoes courtesy of Garry Kadwell and delicious roasted lamb courtesy of Ken and Jennifer Hewitt were served to a group of thirty supporters of the proposed new centre. BJCE Australia Deputy General Manager, Derek Powell, attended alongside community members, local businesses and Councillors. CEO of the project, Jo Marshall, announced the winner of the competition to develop a concept design for the complex, which is proposed as a multi-purpose facility to educate and showcase agriculture and renewable energy.

November 25th, 2019

Gullen Range Wind Farm – a major sponsor of the 2019 Crookwell Women’s Bowling Club District Open Fours and the 2019 Men’s Triple Classic Tournament.

Gullen Range Wind Farm recently sponsored the 2019 Women’s Open Fours and the Men’s Triple Classic Bowling Tournament. Simon Zhao, Site Manager at Gullen Range Wind Farm attended the award ceremony and presented the women’s competition winners. Congratulations to all the winners.

November 19th, 2019

BJCE Australia keeps Bannister Hall connected.

BJCE Australia recently funded the installation of a mobile phone booster for Bannister Hall. The booster ensures the community and visitors at the Hall have mobile coverage. This is also a bushfire assembly area for nearby residents so there are safety benefits too. This is the second booster we have provided the local community to enhance mobile connectivity in the area.

Leo, Isabel and Dimity enjoying the new mobile coverage at Bannister Hall.

November 18th, 2019

BJCE Australia joins the Music in the Park celebrations in Crookwell.

On Saturday 16th November, Simon Zhao, Gullen Range Wind Farm Site Manager, joined members of Kiamma Creek Landcare Group for their annual celebration – Music in the Park. The event boasted notable local and interstate performances, kids activities and family fun. The Kiamma Creek Landcare group was successful in the 2019/2020 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Enhancement Funding round. The group received a grant of $10,000 towards the heritage rock wall entrance off Laggan Road.

November 15th, 2019

BJCE Australia team up with Crookwell Men’s Shed to raise much needed funds for the NSW and QLD bushfire appeal

On Thursday 14th November, we teamed up with Crookwell Men’s Shed for a fundraising BBQ out the front of Crookwell IGA. The BBQ raised over $900 for the bush fire appeal. It also allowed members of the community to chat with our team about renewable energy and the progress on Biala Wind Farm. The next community BBQ will be held on Thursday 12 December 2019.

November 12th, 2019

Applications to join the GRWF Community Fund Committee now open.

Upper Lachlan Shire Council is calling for expressions of interest from the local community to join the GRWF Community Fund Committee. The Committee is responsible for assessing grant applications and awarding the funds. To apply or to find out more information about the Committee, please contact Council on (02) 4830 1000. Applications close on Friday 6th of December 2019.

November 11th, 2019

BJCE Australia joins the 2019 Relay for Life community celebrations.

BJCE Australia recently joined the 2019 Goulburn Relay For Life fundraising event, which raises money to help the fight against cancer. BJCE Australia’s Derek Powell (Deputy General Manager) and Simon Zhao (Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm’s Site Manager) attended the event to support the amazing efforts of over 500 participants. Derek also enjoyed chatting with radio host, Banksy on Goulburn’s 2GN radio show. BJCE Australia was delighted to be one of the major sponsors for the event. You can read more here.

November 8th, 2019

November tour – sold out!

Tickets for the November tour have sold out. The next Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm tour will be announced in 2020. To find out more about the tours and make a booking, please contact Crookwell Visitor Information Centre via their website here or call 02 4832 1988.

October 28, 2019

Clean Energy Council Wind and Solar Farm Open Day – a success!

October 28, 2019

BJCE Australia impressed by the STEM Showcase of student renewable projects

Students from Crookwell High School and five local primary schools recently enjoyed showcasing their Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) projects to the local community and industry. As part of the STEM School Industry Partnership program (SISP), students were tasked with developing products that enhance the use of renewable energy in everyday life. Isabel Nelson, BJCE’s Community Engagement Officer, was honoured to assist with judging the impressive renewable projects, which ranged from solar-powered boats and wheelchairs to energy efficient homes powered by wind and solar. Isabel was also proud to present the ‘Creativity Prize’, which is awarded to student projects with the most innovative designs. A range of local community leaders came along to the Showcase event including staff from Upper Lachlan Council and Mayor John Stafford, as well as some of the other SISP Industry partners: Pearson Engineering, Cullerin Wind Farm, Go Terra and Woodlawn Bioreactor. Read more here.

Funded by the Department of Education and coordinated by Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focussed on how STEM skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. BJCE Australia is excited to be a part of the Program.

October 20, 2019

Members from Engineer Australia enjoy a visit to Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm

BJCE Australia recently enjoyed hosting members from Engineer Australia  at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm. Engineers Australia is the largest and most diverse body of engineers in Australia.

October 16, 2019

November tour announced

Our next tour will be on the 19th of November 2019. To book click here.

October 15, 2019

More than 50 homes now benefit from cheaper electricity bills because of Gullen Range Wind Farm’s Clean Energy Program

Today, BJCE Australia’s Gullen Range Wind Farm announced a funding milestone, having successfully delivered more than 50 Clean Energy Program grants, totalling over $345,000, to local homes. The first of its kind in Australia, the Clean Energy Program enables residents and businesses, within 5 km of the wind farm, to apply for grants to make their homes more energy efficient. Read more here.

September 27, 2019

Students from The University of New South Wales (UNSW) enjoy a visit to Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm

BJCE Australia recently enjoyed hosting students from the UNSW’s School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering society at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm.

September 24, 2019

BJCE Australia is proud to be a major sponsor of the 2019 Goulburn Relay For Life.

BJCE Australia is proud to announce we will be a major sponsor for the 2019 Goulburn Relay For Life fundraising event. BJCE has joined forces with Goulburn-Mulwaree Council, Veolia, Goulburn Soldiers Club, Goulburn Workers, BBQs Galore and Mazda Goulburn to provide funding support for the event. Relay For Life brings communities together to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and raise money to help the fight against cancer. The event runs from Saturday 2nd through to Sunday 3rd November 2019 at Eastgrove Park in Goulburn NSW. For more information and to help a great cause, click here.

September 23, 2019

Clean Energy Council Open Day Tour – Sold out

Tickets for the special Clean Energy Council Open Day tour have sold out. The next Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm tour will be on Tuesday, 19th November. To find out more about the tours and make a booking, please contact Crookwell Visitor Information Centre via their website here or call 02 4832 1988.

September 19, 2019

Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm Open Day Tour!

On Sunday, 27th October, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm is hosting a special publictour to celebrate the 2019 Clean Energy Council Open Day! To secure your seat on the guided tour, which starts and finishes in Crookwell, please click here.

Wind and solar energy are playing a major part in Australia’s transition towards a renewable energy future. The Clean Energy Open Day tour is a great opportunity to get up close to a wind turbine and solar array and find out more about renewable energy.

Please note that advance bookings on the tour bus are essential. You cannot self-drive to Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm for safety reasons.

September 16, 2019

CCC meeting date changed

The next CCC meeting will be held on Wednesday 6th November at 5.30pm at the Crookwell CWA Rooms. For more information, please click here.

September 12, 2019

BJCE Australia and Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service host information stand and fundraising BBQ

On Tuesday 3rd of September, BJCE Australia and Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Service hosted an information stand and fundraising BBQ outside the Crookwell IGA.

The information stand provided a face-to-face opportunity for the local community to discuss renewable energy and ask questions about BJCE’s newest local development Biala Wind Farm.  BJCE Australia team members, Robbie Williamson and Elizabeth Picker handed out Biala Wind Farm newsletters and spoke with those who stopped to chat about the community activities and initiatives that BJCE are involved in. A number of people were particularly interested to hear about the public tours of BJCE’s Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm which can now be booked through the Crookwell tourism office.

September 9, 2019

Crookwell High School win award for an Outstanding School Initiative

The STEM Industry School Partnership (or SISP) Program has been recognised as an Outstanding School Initiative at state Level. Academies of STEM Excellence, Crookwell, Cessnock and Canobolas High Schools, received their awards for an outstanding school initiative at the NSW Minister’s and Secretary’s Awards for Excellence on 27th August. Funded by the Department of Education and co-ordinated by Regional Development Australia offices, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focussed on how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. BJCE Australia is proud to be one of the first SISP industry partners. Since the program was piloted in 2018, BJCE Australia has hosted 6 local schools at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm and assisted the schools with several STEM classroom activities. BJCE Australia would like to congratulate the staff and students of Crookwell High School on winning this well-deserved award. To read more, please click here.

September 9, 2019

October tour – sold out!

Tickets for the October tour have sold out. The next Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm tour will be on Tuesday, 19th November. To find out more about the tours and make a booking, please contact Crookwell Visitor Information Centre via their website here or call 02 4832 1988.

September 4, 2019

BJCE Australia impressed by Wollondilly and Bradfordville Public Schools’ student STEM projects

Wollondilly and Bradfordville Public school students were buzzing with creativity when BJCE Australia recently dropped in to see how their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Industry School Partnership (SISP) projects were progressing. The Year 5 and 6 students are tasked with developing products that enhance the use of renewable energy in everyday life. From solar-powered tents to solar-powered cookers, the products taking shape were very impressive. Isabel Nelson (Community Engagement Officer) enjoyed chatting to the students about their projects and seeing their excellent problem-solving skills in action. We can’t wait to see the finished products in Term 4!

Funded by the Department of Education, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focussed on how STEM skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. BJCE Australia thanks Regional Development Australia Southern Inland for inviting us to be a part of their exciting program.

September 2, 2019

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close soon.

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22^nd September. The Clean Energy Program provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of the wind farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us.

August 28, 2019

BJCE Australia teams up with Grabben Gullen RFS to raise funds to support their ongoing initiatives.

BJCE has teamed up with Grabben Gullen Rural Fire Brigade to host a BBQ fundraiser on Crookwell High Street (outside the IGA) next Tuesday, the 3rd September, from 9am. All proceeds raised will be donated to the Grabben Gullen RFS to support their ongoing initiatives. It a great chance to grab a sausage and chat with a couple of our team members about renewable energy or the progress on Biala Wind Farm.

August 15, 2019

BJCE Australia attends Crookwell High School’s positive education breakfast

BJCE Australia representative, Simon Zhao, recently attended the Crookwell High School positive education breakfast, which aimed to promote the better mental health and well-being of students. The breakfast enabled community groups and local businesses, like Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm, to understand what challenges young people in our area are facing and how they are dealing with them. For more information click here.

August 12, 2019

BJCE Australia supports cultural excursion for Crookwell High School students’ Education Week

BJCE Australia was thrilled to subsidise travel costs for Crookwell High School Year 10 and 11 students to see an iconic Shakespeare play at Sydney’s renowned Opera House. The students were treated to a performance of Macbeth, a play they are currently studying – with front row seats, plus a visit to the nearby botanical gardens! The Opera House is close to our Sydney office, so Isabel Nelson, our Community Engagement Officer, had a chat to the students and sampled their excitement on the steps of the Opera House before the play began.

August 7, 2019

Nine community projects receive much-needed grants from the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund

Nine local groups will benefit from Community Fund grants together totalling $72,427 in the 2019/2020 Funding Round. The announcement was made by Upper Lachlan Shire Council who administer the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund.  To find out more about the successful community grant recipients, please click here.

The Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 10km of the wind farm. It forms part of the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Enhancement Program (or CEP). You can read more about the Community Fund and CEP here.

August 5, 2019

Wollondilly Public School visits Gullen Range Wind Farm

Representing a range of STEM jobs in the renewable industry, the Gullen Range team recently welcomed Years 5 and 6 students from Wollondilly Public School to the wind farm. During their visit, the students got up close to a wind turbine and watched the Gullen Range team demonstrate how changing the angle of the rotor blades can stop and start the wind turbine. The tour also included a visit to the Operations and Maintenance building, where the students found out about the farm’s electronic monitoring system and met some of the 14 local staff. It was explained to the students that monitoring the weather is an essential part of any wind farm and maintenance activities are usually planned to occur when the wind speeds are low in order to make the most of generating electricity when the wind is stronger. Students were also shown the substation, which is where all the power generated from the wind and solar farm is passed onto the electricity grid. The excursion was organised by Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, as part of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Industry School Partnership (SISP) Program, funded by the Department of Education. You can read more here.

July 29, 2019

October CCC meeting date announced

The next CCC meeting will be held on Wednesday 30th of October 2019 at 5.30pm at the Crookwell CWA Rooms. For more information, please click here.

July 22, 2019

October tour announced

Our next tour will be on the 8th of October 2019. To book click here.

July 11, 2019

Bradfordville Public School students energised by their visit to Gullen Range Wind Farm

To complement their renewable energy studies in the classroom, Year 5 and 6 students visited Gullen Range Wind Farm, as part of the STEM Industry School Partnership Program (SISP). Guided by Gullen Range’s experts, Leo Pearce (Asset Manager) and Simon Zhao (Site Manager), the students learned how electricity is generated by the wind turbines and passed onto the electricity grid to power homes across Australia. The tour started in the Operations and Maintenance building, where the students found out about the farm’s electronic monitoring system and met a few of the fourteen local staff. Afterwards, the students got up close to a wind turbine and watched the Gullen Range team demonstrate how changing the angle of the rotor blades can stop and start the wind turbine. Before departing, the students were shown several wind turbine components on display, such as an anemometer and wind vane, which measure wind speed and direction. The Gullen Range team were very impressed with the questions the students asked during the tour.

Funded by the Department of Education, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focused on how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. BJCE Australia thanks Regional Development Australia Southern Inland for inviting us to be a part of their exciting program.

July 3, 2019

STEM Interactive learning with Binda, Bigga and Laggan Public Schools

Binda, Bigga and Laggan Public School students were blown away by their recent lesson on wind energy by BJCE Australia, which formed part of a Shared Learning Day between the schools and the STEM Industry School Partnership (SISP) program. Led by Gullen Range’s Community Engagement Officer, Isabel Nelson, the students were tasked with making and testing their own anemometer, which is an instrument that measures wind speed. Working in small groups, the students demonstrated great teamwork and problem-solving skills. By the end of the lesson, there were lots of anemometers whirling round!

Funded by the Department of Education, the SISP program links industry with local schools to focus the narrative on how STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) skills and knowledge can solve real world problems. BJCE Australia thanks Regional Development Australia Southern Inland for inviting us to be part of the exciting SISP program.

July 3, 2019

July tour – sold out!

Tickets for the July tour have sold out. The next Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm tour will be on Tuesday, 8th October. To find out more about the tours and make a booking, please contact Crookwell Visitor Information Centre via their website here or call 02 4832 1988.

July 1, 2019

Brainstorming STEM project ideas at Bradfordville and Wollondilly Public Schools

Bradfordville and Wollondilly Public School students have been busy brainstorming ideas for their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Industry School Partnership (SISP) projects, with the help of Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm. During a recent school visit, Gullen Range’s, Simon Zhao (Site Manger) and Jodie Marr (Site Service Manager), used their expert industry knowledge to assist the students with their design ideas for a product that will enhance the use of renewable energy in everyday life. Watch this space to find out how the students are getting along with their designs during Gullen Range’s next visit.

Funded by the Department of Education, the SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focussed on how STEM skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. BJCE Australia thanks Regional Development Australia Southern Inland for inviting us to be a part of their exciting program.

June 27, 2019

BJCE Australia appoint construction contractors for Biala Wind Farm

Construction of the $200 million Biala Wind Farm, located 45-minutes from Goulburn NSW, remains on track for a July 2019 start after BJCE Australia announces it has selected the contractors for the project.

This announcement follows the Southern Regional Planning Panel approval of a development application for an underground transmission line, in January 2019.  The transmission line will link the wind farm to the electricity grid at BJCE Australia’s existing Gullen Range Wind Farm substation.

Read more here.

June 21, 2019

Gullen Range Wind Farm – a proud contributor to the Crookwell Community Garden Fencing Project.

We were proud to cut the ribbon and open the Crookwell Community Garden Fencing Project yesterday. The project was jointly funded by the 2018/19 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund and a grant by Veolia Mulwaree Trust. Derek Powell, Deputy General Manager, BJCE Australia and Gullen Range Wind Farm, Site Manager, Simon Zhao attended the official opening. Derek thanked the volunteers from the Crookwell Neighbourhood Centre and the Crookwell Progress Association for their hard work in getting the works completed. The garden is a great facility for the community and the fencing looks great.

To read more – click here.

June 07, 2019

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close soon

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22^nd June 2019. The Clean Energy Program provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of the wind farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us.

June 06, 2019

Hands on learning at Wollondilly and Bradfordville Public Schools

We were excited to kick off our 2019 school incursion program by dropping in on Wollondilly and Bradfordville Public Schools this week. Under the instruction of our Community Engagement Officer, Isabel Nelson, students made their very own anemometer, a wind speed measuring device. The students’ many technical questions on how our wind farms work were answered by Simon Zhao, the expert Site Manager of our Gullen Range Wind Farm. Everybody, including our staff, had a great time.

BJCE Australia thanks Regional Development Australia Southern Inland for inviting us to be a part of their STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) Industry School Partnership (SISP) program, funded by the Department of Education. SISP is a program linking industry with local schools, focussed on how STEM skills and knowledge can solve real-world problems. We are proud to be involved.

Read more here.

May 22, 2019

July tour date announced!

Our next tour will be on the 16th of July 2019. To book visit this link.

May 17, 2019

May tour – sold out!

Tickets for the May tour have sold out. The next tour will be on Tuesday 16th July. To book click here.

May 14, 2019

BJCE Australia is an Industry Partner for the 2019 STEM Industry Schools Partnership Program (SISP).

On Wednesday 8th May, the second year of the STEM Industry School Partnership Program (SISP) was launched. Crookwell High School hosted five primary schools from the Upper Lachlan area to participate in ‘Hook Day’. The day was designed to introduce students from Crookwell High School and their feeder schools to the SISP Program and engage them in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). Isabel Nelson, Community Engagement Officer at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm attended ‘Hook Day’ on behalf of BJCE Australia.

Read more here.

May 7, 2019

Applications are now closed for the 2019/2020 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round.

Applications are now closed for the 2019/2020 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round. Applications for the 2020/2021 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Funding Round will open next year.

May 2, 2019

Students from the University of Wollongong (UOW) enjoy a visit to Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm

BJCE Australia recently enjoyed hosting students from the University of Wollongong Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Branch Chapter and the Power and Energy Society at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm.

April 30, 2019

Colouring-in Competition Winners Announced

BJCE would like to thank all participants and congratulates all winners.

April 18, 2019

2018 – A remarkable year for the Australian clean energy industry.

2018 was a remarkable year for the Australian clean energy industry. The Clean Energy Council recently announced the release of its 2019 Clean Energy Australia report, which provides an overview of the Australian clean energy sector. To read or download the report, please click here.

April 1, 2019

Notification to Residents – Maintenance Works

Please note Gullen Range Wind Farm will be carrying out the scheduled annual maintenance of the electrical substation between the 8th and 12th of April. During this period of maintenance, the wind farm will be switched off for several days to provide safe access for inspection and testing of the equipment in the substation. All the wind turbines will be in a stopped state during this period. We will endeavour to complete the maintenance as soon as possible and return the wind turbines to their generation state.

March 25, 2019

BJCE Australia is proud to be part of the STEM Industry Schools Partnership Program (SISP) again in 2019

BJCE Australia is excited to be back as an Industry Partner for the STEM Industry Schools Partnership Program (SISP) in 2019. Funded by the Department of Education and coordinated locally by Regional Development Australia Southern Inland, the program aims to provide primary and high school students (years 5-8) with age appropriate Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) skills and pathways to STEM careers. Research suggests that an estimated 75% of future jobs will require STEM skills, so we are proud to be involved!

As part of the pilot SISP Program in 2018, BJCE Australia hosted five local schools at Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm and assisted students with their STEM projects during school visits. To watch an overview of the SISP program in different regions of NSW, including the Upper Lachlan Shire, please click here.

We’ll keep you updated on the upcoming 2019 SISP events!

March 25, 2019

May tour date announced!

Our next tour will be on the 21st May 2019. To book visit this link.

March 13, 2019

July CCC meeting date announced.

The next CCC meeting will be held on Wednesday 24th of July 2019 at 5.30pm at the Crookwell CWA Rooms. For more information, please click here.

March 12, 2019

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close soon.

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22^nd March 2019. The Clean Energy Program provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of the wind farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us.

March 12, 2019

Notification to Residents – Maintenance Works and Associated Traffic Movements

Please note Gullen Range Wind Farm is carrying out maintenance involving cranes and trucks. From 12th March to 18th April, a rotor blade will be moved from the Bannister group of the wind farm to the Pomeroy group along Range Road and Storriers Lane. A crane will be delivered to site consisting of approximately ten semi-trailer deliveries. These deliveries will follow the approved delivery route from Goulburn along the Crookwell Road to Crookwell then along Kialla Road and Range Road to the Bannister group of wind turbines. Approximately a week later, the crane and trucks will move from the Bannister group of wind turbines to the Pomeroy group of turbines along Range Road and Storriers Lane.

We aim to minimise disruption to local traffic and maximise safety to all road users during these works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please monitor our website for further updates.

March 8, 2019

Gullen Range Wind Farm – a proud supporter of the 2019 Rose Bowls Tournament

Gullen Range Wind Farm recently sponsored the 2019 Rose Bowls Tournament. The tournament, now in its 25th year in the men’s division and 23rd in the women’s, is one of the most popular of its kind in the region. Simon Zhao, Site Manager at Gullen Range Wind Farm attended the award ceremony and presented the women’s competition winners. Congratulations to all winners. You can read more about it here.

March 05, 2019

Register now for the 2019 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Workshop

The Gullen Range Wind Farm FREE Grant Writing Workshop will provide your community group/organisation all the information needed to access important funding. The workshop will be held on Monday 25th March 2019 at the CWA Rooms in Crookwell from 5pm. To register click here

This workshop will help you identify the requirements of grant applications, what you will need to include in your response and how to write a convincing case for your project.

To find out more about the Community Fund and how to apply, click here.

March 01, 2019

2019/2020 Community Fund Funding Round dates announced

Applications will open for the 2019/2020 Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Funding Round on Thursday 7^th March 2019 and close on Thursday, 2^nd May 2019. The Upper Lachlan Shire Council announced the fund will provide $72,427 for community projects or initiatives within 10kms of the Wind Farm. In 2018/19 the Fund supported seven community group projects which included the construction of a fence around the Crookwell Community Garden.

To find out more about the Community Fund and how to apply, click here.

February 14, 2019

BJCE Australia supports 141st Crookwell Show

BJCE Australia attended the annual Crookwell Show with an information stand and a face painter last weekend. The stand provided a face-to-face opportunity for the local community to discuss renewable energy and ask questions about the local wind farm projects. Local children enjoyed having their faces painted by Rainbow Faces with proceeds being donated back to the Grabben Gullen community.

January 28, 2019

February CCC meeting date announced.

The next CCC meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th February 2019 at 5.30pm at the Crookwell CWA Rooms. For more information, please click here.

January 27, 2019

January tour – a success!

Local attendees and visiting tourists enjoyed a tour of Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm last week. We would also like to thank the Crookwell Gazette for joining us!

January 26, 2019

Notification to Residents – Maintenance Works and Associated Traffic Movements

Please note that Gullen Range Wind Farm is carrying out maintenance involving cranes and trucks. From 18th February to 18th March, a crane will be delivered to site consisting of approximately ten semi-trailer deliveries. These deliveries will follow the approved delivery route from Goulburn along the Crookwell Road to Crookwell and then Kialla Road and Range Road to the Bannister group of wind turbines, approximately a week later they will move to the Pomeroy group of wind turbines along Range Road and Storriers Lane.

We aim to minimise disruption to local traffic and maximise safety to all road users during these works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Please monitor our website for further updates.

January 25, 2019

During 2018, on an average day of wind and sunshine, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm generated enough clean energy to power approx. 78,300 typical homes

During 2018, on an average day of wind and sunshine, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm produced enough clean energy to power approx. 78,300 typical homes! This number is calculated by taking the average daily output of the wind and solar farm over the year and comparing it to the daily average consumption of electricity by a typical home.*

* Based on 17.7kWh per house sourced from https://www.energymadeeasy.gov.au/benchmark using inputs of: 2580 postcode, 4 people per house, no pool, no gas, no slab heating

January 14, 2019

BJCE Australia helping to inspire the next STEM generation.

BJCE Australia is investing in renewable energy as well as in the future of young Australians, through its educational initiatives and interactive tours for local school and university students.

Well-known for being Australia’s first co-located project, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm (GRWSF), is also becoming recognised as a hub for ideas and creativity. During 2018, BJCE Australia hosted 5 local schools including Crookwell, Laggan, Binda and Bigga Public Schools and Crookwell High School. Read more here.

January 03, 2019

Grant success announced at Bannister Hall Christmas party

Bannister Hall committee members announced the success of their Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund grant application at the annual Christmas party in December. The grant will help to provide additional facilities that would cater for functions of up to 100 people at the Hall. To find out more, visit here.

Gullen Range Wind Farm contributes approximately $140,000 to its Community Enhancement Program each year, which is split equally between the Community Fund and the Clean Energy Program. The Community Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 10km of the wind farm. Learn more here. The Clean Energy Program (or CLEP) provides grants for residents within 5km of the wind farm to improve the energy efficiency of their home, such as by installing solar panels or solar hot water systems. Find out more here.

December 19, 2018

GRWF shares in success of local project.

BJCE Australia was invited to attend the opening of the new toilet block and storage facility at Clifton Park in Crookwell on Monday 17^th of December. The new facility was opened by the Hon. Angus Taylor, MP, Minister for Energy and Member for Hume.

Clifton Park is a fantastic new sports park for the community and BJCE Australia is very proud to have been able to fund this new facility. The Lions Club of Crookwell applied for a grant for this project through the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund. Since the wind farm commenced operation in 2014, more than $280,000 has been committed to funding local community projects.

While financial support such as ours can enable local towns to thrive, projects like these cannot happen without the hard work of community members, other valuable stakeholders and local suppliers. We would like to thank everyone involved including Upper Lachlan Shire Council as well as other financial contributors such as Veolia – Australia’s first waste to energy facility operator and the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. Thank you for letting us share in the success of this local project.

December 18, 2018

GRWF helps protect local community garden beds.

The Crookwell Community Gardens has installed new fencing around their garden beds. Gullen Range Wind Farm provided a grant of $12,500 towards the project through its Community Fund. After a lot of community effort and some funding from other sources, the fence has now been completed. Read the full article here. Gullen Range Wind Farm contributes approximately $140,000 to its Community Enhancement Program each year, which is split equally between the Community Fund and the Clean Energy Program. The Community Fund provides grants to projects or initiatives that benefit the community within 10km of the wind farm. Learn more here. The Clean Energy Program provides grants for residents within 5km of the wind farm to improve the energy efficiency of their home, such as by installing solar panels or solar hot water systems.

December 14, 2018

Gullen Range Wind Farm – a proud supporter of the 2018 Open 4s Bowling Tournament.
The annual Open 4s Tournament was held at The Crookwell Bowling Club in November. This event is hosted by the Crookwell Women’s Bowling Club and was sponsored by Gullen Range Wind Farm. Over 50 players attended, travelling from surrounding areas to compete. A successful day all round.

December 13, 2018

BJCE Australia spend the morning with Hon. Angus Taylor, MP, Minister for Energy and Member for Hume.

BJCE Australia’s General Manager, Weiwei Shi, and Deputy General Manager, Derek Powell, were privileged to meet with the Hon. Angus Taylor, MP, Minister for Energy and Member for Hume, in Canberra last week. Discussion focused on Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm and the proposed Biala Wind Farm project, both located in the Hume electorate.

BJCE Australia would like to thank Mr Taylor for his time and for sharing his views on local issues and the energy market with Weiwei and Derek.

December 11, 2018

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program (CLEP) Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22nd December 2018.

Applications for the next Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22^nd December 2018. The CLEP provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of Gullen Range Wind Farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us.

December 6, 2018

BJCE Australia presents award at the Crookwell Public School Presentation Night

On Friday 30th November, Simon Zhao presented an award at the Crookwell Public School Presentation Night. Gullen Range Wind Farm also donated $100.00 for the award. Well done to all of the students who attended.

December 5, 2018

Clean Energy Program (CLEP) reaching great milestones in the local community.

A total of 39 houses near Gullen Range Wind Farm now have energy improvement measures such as solar panels, solar hot water systems, or better roof or wall insulation thanks to grants valuing more than $250,000 provided by the wind farm under this program. These installations will save those residents money on their power bills for many years to come.

The Clean Energy Program (CLEP) has been so popular, Gullen Range Wind Farm is now voluntarily committing more funding to the program than is required under our commitments to the NSW government. This funding is being brought forward from future years of the CLEP, so that eligible residents don’t have to wait to enjoy the program’s benefits. The grants are approximately $6500 per house and the CLEP is now in its fourth year.

There are a further 50 households that have entered the first stage of the program but are yet to apply for for their grant. These households have had an energy audit completed on their home to identify the best way to improve its energy efficiency and maximise potential power bill savings. They can now apply for their $6500 grant, meaning the CLEP is going to continue to expand in 2019 and 2020.

Gullen Range Wind Farm is proud to have committed more than $300,000 to the program to date.

Local suppliers are also reaping the benefits, with many of the 39 systems being installed by local providers.

You can read more about the CLEP on our website. It is always open to new applicants, if you live within 5km of the wind farm and satisfy the eligibility criteria. Give us a call or an email if you’d like to know more.

The CLEP is audited every year and the audit reports can be viewed on our website. Gullen Range Wind Farm provides a community update on the program at every Community Consultative Committee meeting, which is typically four times a year. The minutes of these meetings are available on our website.

November 30, 2018

Build ME a Future Day comes to Crookwell High School

Crookwell High School placed a strong second in the Science and Engineering Challenge on Thursday, run in conjunction with the University of Newcastle. Isabel Nelson, Community Engagement Officer for Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm supervised the water turbine challenge.

Download release here.

November 28, 2018

Email service is now restored.

Please be advised our email service is now restored. You may contact us via [email protected].

November 27, 2018

Gullen Range Triple Classic Tournament – a success
Gullen Range Wind Farm was proud to sponsor The Gullen Range Triple Classic Bowling tournament which was held over the weekend. Teams from as far as Wagga Wagga, Canberra, Queanbeyan, Taralga, Goulburn, Moruya, Tomakin, and Cootamundra travelled to Crookwell to take part in the event. Read more here.

The winning team from last weekend. They are from the left Simon, Reece Halligan, Roley Halligan, Dave Farrell all from Moruya.

November 26, 2018

CCC Meeting to be held in February 2019.

The next CCC meeting date will be in February 2019, date TBC.

November 23, 2018

Scheduled Email System Downtime

Please be advised our email servers will be unavailable from 10am – 5pm on Monday 26th November. This period of downtime will be scheduled for necessary updates to be applied to the servers. Please contact us via 1800 509711.

We apologise for the inconvenience that this may cause.

November 22, 2018

Basalt Rock Entrance Opens

Community members gather for the opening of Basalt Rock Entrance on Sunday. Simon Zhao, Site Manager for Gullen Range Wind Farm spoke during the opening and planted a tree at the opening.

Gullen Range Wind Farm provided a grant for $8,000 to Kiamma Landcare Group  for the Basalt Rock Entrance through its Community Enhancement Program. If you would like to find out more about our Community Fund grants, please click here.

November 17, 2018

Laggan Public School, Binda Public School and Bigga Public School visit Gullen Range Wind Farm.

On the 6th of November, students enjoyed a tour of Gullen Range Wind Farm. This school visit formed part of the STEM Industry School Partnership Program, which is funded by the NSW Department of Education.

November 15, 2018

Showcasing solutions to the toughest of agricultural problems.

Two terms of hard work were celebrated on Wednesday 13^th November at Crookwell High School, with students from the high school and local primary schools showing off their Science Technology Engineering Maths (STEM) Projects.

A range of local community leaders and members came along to the Showcase event to view the students’ projects, including staff from Upper Lachlan Council and Mayor John Stafford, Isabel Nelson and Derek Powell from Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm along with many more. Isabel was proud to present the ‘Creativity Prize’, which is awarded to student projects with the most innovative designs. Read more here.

November 13, 2018

Guests enjoyed a tour around the Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm on Tuesday. The next available tour is in March 2019.  To book visit this link.

November 12, 2018:

Councillor Brian McCormack OAM to officially open the basalt rock entrance to the reserve this weekend. 

The annual ‘Music in the Park’ concert will be held on Sunday 18th November 2018. More details here. Gullen Range Wind Farm provided a grant for $8,000 to Kiamma Landcare Group through the Community Enhancement Program. If you would like to find out more about our Community Fund grants, please click here.

November 5, 2018

CCC Meeting: 19th September 2018 Minutes

You can download the latest CCC Meeting Minutes on the link below:

CCC Meeting: 19th September 2018 Minutes

October 31, 2018

Crookwell High School visit Gullen Range

On Thursday 25th October, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm hosted Year 8 students from Crookwell High School.

download release here.

October 24, 2018

National Wind Farm Open Day

BJCE Australia is proud to have participated in the Clean Energy Council National Wind Farm Open Day on Sunday 21st of October.

October 8, 2018

New board of Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI) visit Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm.

On Tuesday morning, the new board of Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI) visited Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm.

Read more here.

September 28, 2018

November tour is sold out!

Our next available tour is in January 2019. To book visit this link.

September 24, 2018

October tours are sold out!

Our next available tour is in November. Limited seats remain. To book visit this link.

September 20, 2018

Crookwell Public School proves to be a big fan of Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm

On Wednesday the 5th of September, Crookwell Public School students from Year 3 and 4 were treated to a tour of Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm – Australia’s first co-located wind and solar project.

download release here.

September 14, 2018

Industry helping students solve problems of the future

On Monday, Years 8 mentors from Crookwell High School visited Year 5 students at Crookwell Public School to assist the students with their Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths (STEM) projects, as part of the STEM Industry School Partnership Program funded by the NSW Department of Education. Also joining in on the day were two industry representatives from Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm, Isabel Nelson and Simon Zhao, and Project Officer at Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI), Camilla Staff.

download release here.

September 10, 2018

Crookwell Green Devils secure 2018 George Tooke Shield in grand final victory

The Crookwell Green Devils defeated North Canberra Bears 22 – 16 to become the Premiers of the 2018 George Tooke Shield. Congratulations boys! BJCE Australia has been a proud sponsor of the Crookwell Devils for the last three years with Gullen Range Wind Farm and Biala Wind Farm.

September 10, 2018

Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22nd September

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on 22^nd September. The Clean Energy Program provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of the wind farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us.

September 10, 2018

Goldwind is seeking a Service Technician at Gullen Range Wind Farm

Goldwind Australia is a wholly owned subsidiary of Goldwind International, the world’s largest manufacturer and supplier of utility wind turbines is seeking a Service Technician at Gullen Range Wind Farm.

Goldwind manufactured and maintains the turbines at Gullen Range Wind Farm. For further information please contact Priscilla Kumar at Goldwind on 02 8079 0921.

To apply click this link.

September 5, 2018

Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm Tour Competition Winners!

Thanks to everyone who entered our colouring competition and congratulations to our three awesome winners Elsie, Annie and Charlie who will each receive a Target voucher!

August 30, 2018

Gullen Range Wind Farm Sponsorship lends a helping hand to Wollondilly Soldiers Football Club

Gullen Range Wind Farm has sponsored local Goulburn soccer club, Wollondilly Soldiers Football Club, for the 2018 season. The $800 donation has financed new strips for the Under-13’s soccer team

Download release here

August 27, 2018

Students get hooked on STEM

Crookwell High School hosted five primary schools from the Upper Lachlan area to participate in their ‘STEM Hook Day’. The day was designed to introduce students from Crookwell High School and their feeder schools to the STEM Industry School Partnership Program (SISP) and get them excited about the upcoming STEM Project.

Download release here

August 22, 2018

Gullen Range Wind Farm Open Day!

On Sunday 21 October, Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm is hosting a special public tour to celebrate national wind farm open day!

The tour has sold out – you can register on our waitlist via link.

Wind energy is playing a major part as Australia transitions towards a renewable energy future, and so far in 2018 wind has contributed approximately $2 billion in investment and created over 2,000 jobs.

Wind Farm Open Day is a great opportunity to get up close and personal with Australia’s clean energy future.

August 21, 2018

CCC Meeting: 13th June 2018 Minutes

You can download the latest CCC Meeting Minutes on the link below:

CCC Meeting: 13th June 2018 Minutes

August 1, 2018

BJCE Australia recognised for excellence in the Clean Energy Council Annual Awards

BJCE Australia was acknowledged as one of only three finalists for the 2018 Business Community Engagement Award for their co-located Gullen Range Wind Farm Clean Energy Program.

Download release here

July 31, 2018

Clean Energy Council’s launches their Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Development

BJCE Australia is delighted to be a founding signatory of the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter for Renewable Energy Developments. The charter is a voluntary set of commitments that reflects our commitment to advance and develop projects in a socially responsible way. It demonstrates our commitment to engaging respectfully with the communities in which we plan and operate projects, being sensitive to environmental and cultural values, and making a positive contribution to the regions in which we operate.

Download Best Practice Charter here

July 31, 2018

UNSW Sunswift Solar Car Racing Team visit Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm.

Today, eight undergraduate students from University of NSW stopped by GRWSF with their state-of-the-art solar car. Known as eVe, the car is the world’s fastest solar electric vehicle over a 500km distance. The visit allowed Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm and UNSW students to learn about each other’s technology. Students from Crookwell High School were also invited, to whet their appetite about renewable energy.

Download release here

July 12, 2018

BJCE Australia announced as a finalist in the 2018 Clean Energy Council Awards.

Gullen Range Wind Farm has been announced as a finalist for our Clean Energy Program (CLEP) in the Business Community Engagement Award category. The Clean Energy Council Awards recognise excellence in the clean energy sector.

July 4, 2018

Gullen Range Wind Farm provides crucial funding to seven local projects.

Today, Gullen Range Wind Farm announced the seven local projects, which will be receiving funding from the 2018/2019 Community Enhancement Fund. The seven community organisations will share in $70,905 to help benefit the community.

Community Fund Media Release

June 19, 2018

Clean Energy Program Stage 2

Applications for the next Clean Energy Program Stage 2 Funding Round will close on Friday,  22^nd June. The Clean Energy Program provides grants towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. If your property is within 5km of the wind farm, you may be eligible to apply for a grant to install solar panels, solar hot water, wall insulation or double glazed windows on your house. To find out more, click here or contact us

June 8, 2018

Wind and Solar Farm Tours At Gullen Solar Farm

Located in NSW’s scenic Southern Tablelands, Gullen Range Wind Farm and Gullen Solar Farm offer free regular tours of Australia’s first co-located wind and solar farm. With a minibus pick-up, light refreshments and a quiz and colouring-in competition for children, the two-hour tour offers an informative and insightful look at an operational wind and solar farm.

Read more at www.ellaslist.com.au

June 5, 2018

Nest boxes prove vital at Gullen Range Wind Farm

May 31, 2018

NSW Electricity Supply, Demand and Prices Committee visit Gullen Range Wind and Solar Farm.

Media Release – NSW Electricity Supply, Demand and Prices Committee to Travel Throughout the State

May 23, 2018

May Wind Farm Tour a success

May 23, 2018

Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Program receives an outstanding number of grant applications.

May 21, 2018

Colouring-in Competition now open!

We are running a colouring-in competition for pre-schoolers, infants (K-2) and primary (3-6). Taking part is easy! The sheet will be available at the tours and you can also download it here.

March 7, 2018

February 27, 2018

Gullen Range Wind Farm was very proud to sponsor the 2018 Goulburn Railway Bowling Club’s Rose Bowls Tournament. You can find out more about the successful Rose Bowl in the Goulburn Post articles below:

Goulburn Railway Women’s Rose Bowl article

Goulburn Railway Men’s Rose Bowl article

Simon Zhao presenting the prizes

February 14, 2018

Face Painting

 

Media Release – Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (BCJE) raises much-needed funds for Grabben Gullen community

February 01, 2018

We officially launched Australia’s first co-located wind and solar farm today. Weiwei Shi, General Manager of BJCE Australia said, “This is a historic moment for clean energy in Australia. Gullen Solar Farm is an important demonstration project -right at the forefront of renewable energy integration technology. It proves the advantages of co-locating energy infrastructure, which effectively minimises costs and environmental impacts. Together with our 73-turbine wind farm, the combined facility can power more than 70,000 average homes”.  To find out more, please click on the media release below:

Media release – Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy (BJCE) launch Australia’s First Co-located Wind and Solar Farm 

 

Photos of the Launch

 

Special Guest: Ms Hongbo Wang , Economic and Commercial Councillor of the Consulate General of People’s Republic of China

 

Special Guest: Mayor of Upper Lachlan Shire Council, Brian McCormack

BJCE and Goldwind Australia representatives

Guests on a solar farm walking tour

December 13, 2017

We’ve installed 30 nest boxes in an area set aside for habitat conservation on the wind farm called the Compensatory Habitat Package area. Although nest boxes are not the same as natural tree hollows, they can still be an essential substitute for many animal species that rely on tree hollows for nesting and shelter. Did you know that in Australia, it is estimated that 303 native vertebrate species use hollows! These species include 83 mammals, 114 birds, 79 reptiles and 27 amphibians (Gibbons and Lindenmayer, 2002). Read more about our nest boxes and the work we are doing to improve the conservation value of our Compensatory Habitat Package area in the media release below. This 123-hectare area, equivalent to more than 123 football fields, is a requirement of the wind farm’s project approval to make up for the 35 hectares of land impacted by the construction of the wind farm.

Media release – Creating homes for wildlife on Gullen Range Wind Farm

Nest box at the wind farm

December 11, 2017

Gullen Range Wind Farm was very proud to sponsor both the Crookwell Men’s Services Bowling Club’s Annual Triples Tournament and the Crookwell Services Women’s Bowling Club’s District Fours Tournament. You can find out more about the Annual Triples Tournament in the Crookwell Gazette’s article here.

Annual Triples Tournament

Media release – Minibus Tours to Shine a Light on Australia’s First Hybrid Wind and Solar Farm

Media release – Minibus Tours to Shine a Light on Australia’s First Hybrid Wind and Solar Farm

September 06, 2017

Thirty nest boxes have been installed on trees located on land set aside for habitat conservation on the wind farm. This protected land is called the Compensatory Habitat Package area (or CHP) and it covers approximately 123 hectares, that’s the equivalent of approximately 123 football fields! During construction, 35 hectares of land was cleared to install roads, hardstandings and turbine foundations. In order to make up for the 35ha affected, we have committed to improving the conservation value of the 123ha CHP area through active management for the lifetime of the wind farm under our Property Vegetation Plan (or PVP). So we’ve been very busy doing just that! We’ve been planting trees, installing nest boxes, seeding for native grasses and controlling weeds and pests.

Check out one of our newly installed nest boxes below. The nest boxes come in different designs to suit a variety of animals, such as birds, gliders and bats. Watch this space, as we hope to let you know which animals have moved in soon!

Nest box at the wind farm

August 24, 2017

Our Asset Manager, Derek Powell, recently gave a talk about our wind farm’s Clean Energy Program (or CLEP) at the 2017 Australian Clean Energy Summit. Organised by the Clean Energy Council, the Summit is the premier conference for renewable energy in Australia.

The Clean Energy Program provides financial contributions towards implementing clean energy improvements in the community. Eligible residents can receive grants of around $6500 to install energy efficiency improvements like solar panels, solar hot water, insulation or double glazed windows.

To find out more, you can download a CLEP brochure here or check out our CLEP page here, which provides comprehensive information about the Program, as well as the application forms. You are also welcome to contact us about the Program.

Derek Powell talking about the CLEP at the 2017 Australian Clean Energy Summit

August 8th, 2017

October 31, 2016

Winners of the Community Open Day Colouring-in Competition 2016

Thank you to everyone who has sent us their very impressive colouring-in sheets!

We are happy to announce the winners of the following age categories, who will each receive a $40 gift voucher:

Kindergarten* – Ada

Infants (1 to 2) – Charlie

Primary (3-6) – Mikeely

*Please note that our Preschool age category has been replaced by a Kindergarten age category, as we did not receive any preschool entries.

 

October 28, 2016

Media Release – Crookwell Primary Schools Blown Away by Visit to Wind Farm

Pupils from Crookwell Public School and St. Mary’s Primary School, Crookwell were energised by their recent visit to Gullen Range Wind Farm, the largest operating wind farm in New South Wales. In total, 73 pupils from both schools were given the opportunity to see how a wind farm operates, experience what it’s like to be up close to a wind turbine and learn more about renewable energy.

We look forward to hosting more school visits in the future. We encourage local schools to get in touch with us about visiting our wind farm. Please read the following announcement below:

Media release – Crookwell Primary Schools Blown Away by Visit to Wind Farm

 

October 16, 2016

Gullen Range Wind Farm held a Community Open Day on Sunday, 16^th October 2016, which was aligned with the Clean Energy Council’s Australia wide wind farm open day. The Open day was a great opportunity for the community to visit the largest operating wind farm in New South Wales.

Visitors were able to see how a wind farm operates, experience what it’s like to get up close to a wind turbine and find out more about wind energy at our Open day.

The family friendly event featured:

• A mini-tour of the wind farm
• Children’s activities: facepainting, competitions and craft
• Information displays about the wind farm in the marquee
• Crookwell Lion’s Club BBQ
• Crookwell Public School P&C Refreshments Stall
• Ice cream van

 

 

October 7, 2016

Media Release – Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Open Day 2016

Gullen Range Wind Farm will be holding a Community Open Day from 11am to 3 pm on Sunday, 16th October. The family friendly Open day will be a great opportunity for the community to see how a wind farm operates, experience what it’s like to get up close to a wind turbine and find out more about wind energy at NSW’s largest operating wind farm. Please read the following announcement below:

Media release – Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Open Day 2016

 

September 27, 2016

We’ve just launched our newly designed website.

 

September 22, 2016

Community Open Day 2016

Gullen Range Wind Farm is holding a Community Open Day on Sunday, 16th October. The Open Day is a great opportunity to visit the largest operating wind farm in New South Wales. Visitors will be able to see how a wind farm operates, experience what it’s like to get up close to a wind turbine and find out more about wind energy. The Open day will feature a mini-tour of the wind farm, face painting, children’s crafts and competitions, a BBQ and refreshments. You can catch a bus from Crookwell or drive yourself.

For more information about the day, click here.

 

September 1, 2016

The Clean Energy Program (CLEP) is now fully operational

The Clean Energy Program (CLEP) forms part of the Community Enhancement Program, which can be downloaded here. The CLEP was revised in 2016, following feedback from applicants. The revised CLEP began operation on 1st September 2016.

If you have not already applied for the program yet, then we recommend you get involved. Under Stage 1 of the program, if you are eligible, you will receive an energy audit of your house. Under Stage 2 of the program, eligible residents will be able to apply for a grant of approximately $6500 to make energy efficiency improvements to their house. This might include installation of a solar hot water service, a solar PV system, wall insulation or better insulated windows.

For more information about CLEP, please click here.

 

August 16, 2016

Notification to Residents – Maintenance Works and Associated Traffic Movements

Please note Gullen Range Wind Farm is carrying out maintenance works involving cranes between Monday, 16th August and Friday, 30th September. The works will require a number of traffic movements on local roads. The traffic movements associated with the works are outlined below, however, please note that dates are indicative only. Please refer to www.gullenrangewindfarm.com for up to date information.

• Movement of mobile cranes from the Hume Highway to the Bannister area of the site via Crookwell and Kialla Road. This will consist of 15-20 large roads and is expected between 19th and 23rd August.
• Movement of mobile cranes from Bannister to Pomeroy. The date for this movement has not been fixed.
• Potential delivery of three wind turbine blades in early September. Further notice will be provided regarding these movements over the next two weeks.
• General increase in light vehicle movement during the period of works.

We aim to minimise disruption to local traffic and maximise safety to all road users during these works. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Any oversized loads will avoid travelling between 7.30am and 9am on local roads wherever possible. Further updates on the delivery schedule will be made on the GRWF website: www.gullenrangewindfarm.com. For further information, please call 1800 509 711 or email [email protected]