Condong

Cape Byron Management purchased the Condong power station in November 2013 and has continued to implement a range of efficiency, reliability and environmental improvements. Since taking over, the power station’s annual renewable energy generation has increased by more than 20% at Condong.

Cape Byron Power operates the Condong Cogeneration Plant. This exists alongside the sugar mill, which has been part of the community for over 140 years. The Condong Plant contributes to the local economy, supporting the sugar cane industry and directly employs 25 people. The power to operate the sugar mill is generated primarily from bagasse, a waste product from sugar cane. It also provides power that is sold to the grid. This waste product is only available during the sugar cane crush season which runs from June to December. The use of this waste avoids it being transported elsewhere and potentially going to landfill. Other products are used to fuel the generation of power in the non-crush season, typically January through to mid-June.