The Mortlake Energy Hub involves the development of a large-scale hybrid renewable energy facility on a 1,060-hectare site north-west of Mortlake.
The scope of the Mortlake Energy Hub includes:
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a 450 MW solar farm
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a 600 MW / 2400 MWh BESS
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substation
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internal access roads and laydown areas,
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grid connection to the existing Mortlake Terminal Station, and
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road upgrades.
The project is being developed by Yanara.
Key Dates
| Jul 2026 | Expected Construction Commencement |
| Dec 2029 | Expected Construction Completion |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Yanara |
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PROJECT HISTORY
| Sep 2024 | Yanara received fast tracked development approval for the project from the Victorian Minister of Planning through the Development Facilitation Program. The project’s scope at that time was a 360 MW solar farm and 300 MW battery and had an expected cost of $700 million. |
| Dec 2025 | Yanara appointed Gamuda as its Delivery Partner for the project. Gamuda will first be responsible for an Early Contractor Involvement phase. The scope of the project is now 450 MW solar generation and 600 MW / 2400 MWh battery storage. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Victoria |
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