The Horsham Renewable Energy Park is a proposed energy project comprising a 119-megawatt (MW) solar farm, and 100-MW / 200-MWh battery located in Horsham, Victoria.
The project, wholly owned by the Victorian Government's State Electricity Commission, is being delivered by OX2.
Key Dates
| Nov 2024 | Project Announcement |
| Feb 2025 | Contract Award: Battery |
| Apr 2025 | Construction Commencement |
| 2027 | Expected Construction Completion |
Funding contributions
| Victorian Government |
Financing
| Equity Finance: | State Electricity Commission of Victoria |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | OX2 |
| Successful Tenderer: | Battery - Energy Vault |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2024 | SEC Victoria announced construction had commenced on the project. |
| Nov 2024 | The Victorian Government announced a $370 million investment in a proposed energy park in Horsham. The scope includes a 119-megawatt solar farm and a 100-megawatt / 200-megawatt hour battery. The project is being developed by OX2 Energy. |
| Feb 2025 | The Victorian Government announced that the contract for the delivery of the battery has been awarded to Energy Vault. |
| May 2025 | The 2025-26 Victorian Budget confirmed the project's total estimated cost as $364 million, and allocated $276 million to the project over the next three years, including $141 million in FY2025-26 through the State Electricity Commission. The project's expected completion date was also confirmed as Q4 2027. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Victoria |
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