Energy projects in the Northern Territory

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The Northern Territory relies on a series of smaller, isolated power systems. Gas has historically been the dominant fuel, but solar penetration is already high in some systems and batteries are playing a growing role in firming supply. The combination of abundant solar resource, industrial activity, and remote community electrification and decarbonisation targets keeps the development pipeline active.

Tracked capacity

60,589 MW total (market scope)

Market snapshot

RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across all projects in the Northern Territory, RenewMap tracks 58 projects with a total capacity of 60,589 MW.

MW tracked

60,589

Projects tracked

58

Projects in the pipeline

21

Operating projects

37

Latest project updates

For projects in the Northern Territory there were 8 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.

15 days ago

A new battery project was added in the Northern Territory

18 days ago

An EPBC status was updated in the Northern Territory

1 month ago

An EPBC referral was published in the Northern Territory

Project development pipeline

RenewMap tracks 21 projects in the Northern Territory across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.

Project name Technology Region Size Status DeveloperDevelopmentApplication
AAPowerlink (Solar)Solar PVNT20,000 MWDevelopmentSunCableApproved
Wak Wak Solar FarmSolar PVNT2,700 MWDevelopmentTE H2Assessment
Muckaty Solar PrecinctSolar PVNTDevelopmentSunCableAssessment

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Largest operating projects

RenewMap tracks 37 operating projects in the Northern Territory, ordered below by capacity.

Project name Technology Region Size Status OwnerDevelopmentApplication
Channel Island Power StationGasNT279 MWOperatingTerritory GenerationApproved
Weddell Power StationGasNT129 MWOperatingTerritory GenerationApproved
Owen Springs Power StationGasNT77 MWOperatingTerritory GenerationApproved
McArthur River Mine Power StationGasNT77 MWOperatingEDL EnergyApproved
Tanami Power Station (Granites)GasNT52 MWOperatingZenith EnergyApproved

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Frequently asked questions

How many projects are there in the Northern Territory?
As of May 2026, the Northern Territory has 21 projects in the pipeline and 37 operating.
Who are the top developers in the Northern Territory?
Top developers in the Northern Territory by project count include Territory Generation (11 projects) , SunCable (7 projects) and EDL Energy (5 projects) .
What is the largest operating renewable project in the Northern Territory?
The largest operating renewable project is Katherine Solar Farm at 25 MW.
What is the largest planned renewable project in the Northern Territory?
The largest planned renewable project is AAPowerlink (Solar) at 20000 MW, currently in the Development stage.
What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.

“We feel we have our ‘finger-on-the pulse’ and have stopped wasting time chasing projects that aren’t the right fit.”

Tim Arkcoll
Business Development Manager at Energia Group

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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.