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 |
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