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Solar projects in South Australia
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South Australia's solar market is one of the most mature in the country, with high levels of both rooftop and utility-scale generation already in the system. That maturity creates its own challenges: curtailment during high-solar periods is a real issue, and new projects need to think carefully about where they sit in the dispatch stack and how they manage revenue risk. Utility-scale development continues, but the emphasis is increasingly on pairing solar with storage or co-locating near large loads rather than building standalone generation into an already congested network.
Tracked capacity
11,216 MW total (market scope)
By Project StatusMarket snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across solar in South Australia, RenewMap tracks 117 projects with a total capacity of 11,216 MW.
MW tracked
11,216
Projects tracked
117
Projects in the pipeline
55
Operating projects
62
Latest project updates
For solar projects in South Australia there were 1 major update 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.
2 months ago
A solar project entered development in South Australia
3 months ago
A solar development application was submitted in South Australia
5 months ago
An EPBC status was updated in South Australia
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 55 solar projects in South Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucindale Road Solar Farm | SA | 4 MW | Construction | Flow Power | Approved |
| Cultana Solar Farm | SA | 280 MW | Development | SIMEC Energy Australia | Approved |
| Bungama Solar Farm | SA | 280 MW | Development | Revera Energy | Approved |
| Solar River Project | SA | 230 MW | Development | ZEBRE | Approved |
| Morgan Solar Farm | SA | 108 MW | Development | Green Gold Energy | Approved |
See the full list of 55 pipeline solar projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 62 operating solar projects in South Australia, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungala Solar Farm 2 | SA | 135 MW | Operating | Potentia Energy (Enel Green Power) | Approved |
| Bungala Solar Farm 1 | SA | 135 MW | Operating | Potentia Energy (Enel Green Power) | Approved |
| Tailem Bend Solar Project Stage 1 | SA | 95 MW | Operating | Vena Energy Services | Approved |
| Tailem Bend Solar Project Stage 2 | SA | 87 MW | Operating | Vena Energy Services | Approved |
| Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park (Solar) | SA | 79 MW | Operating | Iberdrola | Approved |
See the full list of 62 operating solar projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Solar projects are there in South Australia?
- As of May 2026, South Australia has 55 solar projects in the pipeline and 62 operating.
- Who are the top solar developers in South Australia?
- Top developers in South Australia by project count include Green Gold Energy (19 projects) , SA Water (14 projects) and Nowa Energia (7 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Solar project in South Australia?
- The largest operating solar project is Bungala Solar Farm 2 at 135 MW.
- What is the largest planned Solar project in South Australia?
- The largest planned solar project is Evergreen Hydrogen Production Hub (Solar) at 4000 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.
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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.