The purpose of this one-day forum is to encourage environmental professionals (scientists, planners, engineers and researchers) to share their knowledge about the environmental impact of solar farms and to become more aware about how environmental impacts are being avoided, mitigated and offset by this type of electricity generating facility. This forum will include presentations on:

Why solar farms are considered a development that has an environmental impact?
Richard Sharp FEIANZ, CEnvP, NGH Environmental Pty Ltd

What engineered design solutions are available to reduce the impact of solar farms?
Nick Wain, Aurecon Australia Pty Ltd

Measures implemented to avoid, minimise and mitigate impacts of the Royalla Solar Farm
Robert Speirs MEIANZ, CEnvP, Biosis Pty Ltd

Role and benefits of the renewable energy stakeholder network across the south east NSW-ACT region
Craig Hanicek, South East Region of Renewable Energy Excellence

Landscape design and management to ameliorate the visual impacts of solar farms
Jamie Dawson MEIANZ, Enviro Links Design Pty Ltd

Date: Wednesday, 13th November 2013

Time: 9:30 am – 4:30pm

Location: Common Room, University House, Australian National University

Catering: Lunch provided followed by drinks at The Fellows Bar

Cost: EIANZ members -no charge Non-EIANZ members - $100.00

Members will need to log on and register to receive a free registration.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds will be given for any cancellations made one week prior to the Forum. Cancellations made less than one week but more than 24 hours prior to the event will attract a 50% penalty. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to event will attract the full 100% attendance fee. Delegates unable to attend are welcome to send an alternative delegate.