Hazelwood North Solar Farm is a proposed 450-megawatt (MW) solar farm and 450-MW / 1,800 MWh battery, to be developed by Gamuda Renewables.
The proposed solar farm is to be located on a 1,100 hectare property between Morwell and Traralgon, in Victoria's Latrobe Valley. The project site is within the proposed Gippsland Renewable Energy Zone.
Key Dates
| Sep 2024 | Project Announcement |
| 2028 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2030 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Gamuda |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2023 | Cogency submitted an application to the Victorian Government for a planning permit to develop the project. |
| Sep 2024 | The Victorian Government announced it had granted planning approval for the project. |
| Jun 2026 | Gamuda acquired an ownership interest in the project from Manthos Investments, and announced updated construction dates for the project. Construction is expected to commence in 2028, and be operational by 2030. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Victoria |
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