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Premium Content Subscriber only A proposal for a 90MW renewable energy facility near Comet has been submitted to council, with the development to power surrounding mining activities and create up to 150 jobs. According to the development application, the solar farm, to be built on 992.7ha of land at Duckponds Rd, about 3km east of Emerald, will deliver renewable energy to satisfy part of the Ensham Mine s operational energy requirements. The proposed solar farm will consist of an arrangement of photovoltaic panels placed on single access trackers, associated electrical equipment including transformers, cables, inverters, and substation, transmission line, ancillary equipment and future battery storage. ....