Diana Mitchell

Diana Mitchell is a seasoned environmental planning professional who currently serves as the Principal Environmental Planner at Lightsource BP, a global market leader in renewable energy.2 She joined Lightsource BP in mid-2019 to lead the company's Australian planning team.1

Professional Experience

Diana has over 15 years of experience working in environmental planning on energy infrastructure projects, spanning both the private and public sectors.1 Her career includes roles at several notable organizations:

• NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC)
• NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE)
• QLD Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (DEHP)
• Ausgrid
• Environment Resources Management (ERM)

Renewable Energy Projects

Diana has been involved in numerous renewable energy projects across Australia, including:

• Woolooga Solar Farm, QLD
• Mokoan Solar Farm, VIC
• West Wyalong Solar Farm, NSW
• Wellington North Solar Farm, NSW
• Wellington Solar Farm, NSW
• Yarrabee Solar Farm, NSW
• Liverpool Range Wind Farm, NSW
• Bango Wind Farm, NSW
• Rye Park Wind Farm, NSW1

Education and Qualifications

Diana's educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin
• Master of Science and Technology from the University of New South Wales1

Professional Memberships

She is an active member of several professional organizations:

• Planning Institute of Australia (PIA)
• Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand (EIANZ)
• International Association of Public Practitioners (IAP2)1

Current Role

In her position at Lightsource BP, Diana leads the environmental and social planning team for Australia and New Zealand.2 Her responsibilities include overseeing the planning aspects of various solar and renewable energy projects in the region.