Barwon Solar Farm is a proposed 250-megawatt solar farm and 250-megawatt / 500 megawatt-hour battery located near Geelong, Victoria.
The proejct is proposed by Elgin Energy.
Key Dates
| 2025 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| 2026 | Expected Construction Completion |
Financing
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The project was a successful applicant for the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS) Tender Round One. The Federal Government will provide revenue underwriting for successful projects through Capacity Investment Scheme Agreements. |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Elgin Energy |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Oct 2023 | The Environmental Effects Statement was submitted to the Victorian Government for approval. |
| Dec 2024 | AEMO Services, on behalf of the Federal Government, announced that the project was a successful applicant for the Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Round One. The Federal Government will provide revenue underwriting for successful projects through Capacity Investment Scheme Agreements. |
| Mar 2025 | The project was included in the Federal Government's inaugural Renewable Energy Priority List. The Priority List aims to provide coordinated support through Federal, state and territory regulatory and environmental approval processes on a case-by-case basis and provide a 'faster to yes, faster to no' approach to regulatory approvals. The Priority List announced the project's solar generation scope was reduced from 330 MW to 250 MW. |
| Mar 2025 | The Victorian Government approved the project. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Victoria |
Resources
Government resources
Environmental Effects Statement referralNational Renewable Energy Priority List
EPBC Portal
