Project

Mallee Solar Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Mallee Solar Farm

The Mallee Solar Farm is a solar generation and storage project to be located approximately 14 kilometres north east of Mildura, NSW. The scope of the works includes:

  • a 600 megawatt (MW) capacity solar farm
  • a 300 MW / 1,200 MWh battery energy storage system, and 
  • an on-site substation and switchyard to convert the electricity for export. 

The project site is located within the South West Renewable Energy Zone. 

Once complete, the project will be part of the Mallee Renewable Hub alongside the Mallee Wind Farm also being developed by Spark Renewables. 

Key Dates

Apr 2024 Project Announcement
2025 Expected Construction Commencement
Jun 2027 Expected Construction Completion

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2024 A scoping report was published for the project, accompanying a request for the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs).
May 2024 The SEARs were issued for the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
NSW Planning Portal
SEARs
Project pages
Spark Renewables