The acquisition of the solar project near Forbes is timely....

The acquisition of the solar project near Forbes is timely.  Perhaps it had the Alinta tenders in mind when it  went ahead with it.

Hoefully they have a nearby pumped hydro site in mind that they can tack on.

Are they yet ready to take on something like this on their own?

Maybe they might need to collaborate with a company that has a wind or solar asset in the right spot that could do with some some pumped hydro energy storage?

"Alinta Energy says it has had a huge response to its call for wind and solar projects, receiving proposals and details for around 100 wind and solar projects, including some with battery and pumped hydro storage.

There were also a few biomass proposals in response to the expressions of interest document that Alinta issued in late July, when it announced it would be seeking contracts for around 1,000MW of wind and solar.

According to a spokesman the company has so far whittled down the list to around 60, and is working through those projects and talking to their representatives."

https://reneweconomy.com.au/alinta-swamped-with-more-than-100-wind-solar-and-storage-proposals-94586/