Project

Texas Solar Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Texas Solar Farm

The Texas Solar Farm is a proposed solar and BESS facility to be located near the town of Texas, 90 kilometers north of Inverell, NSW.

The scope of the facility includes:

  • a 400-megawatt solar farm
  • a 200-megawatt / 800-megawatt-hour BESS, and
  • an onsite substation.

The project is proposed by FRV Services Australia.

Key Dates

Mar 2024 Project Announcement
2026 Expected Construction Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: FRV Services Australia

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2024 FRV Australia submitted a scoping report for the project and requested the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The Scoping Report outlined the proposed scope, including a 400-MW solar farm and 200-MW / 800-MWh battery.
May 2024 The SEARs were issued for the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
NSW Major Project Portal
Project pages
Texas Solar Farm