Project

Summerville Solar Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Summerville Solar Farm

The Summerville Solar Farm is a 90-megawatt solar and 360-megawatt-hour battery project located in Richmond Valley, NSW, 60 kilometres south of Lismore.

The project was formerly known as the Muswellbrook Solar Farm.

Key Dates

May 2025 Project Announcement
Mar 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Dec 2027 Expected Construction Completion
Mar 2028 Expected Operations/Service Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: OX2

PROJECT HISTORY

May 2025 The NSW Government approved the project, revising the scope of the solar farm from 135 megawatts to 90 megawatts, and the battery from 270 megawatt hours to 360 megawatt hours.
Jul 2025 The Federal Government provided planning approval to the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2025)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Project website
OX2
Government resources
NSW Planning Portal