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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
10,922 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 112 projects with a total capacity of 10,922 MW.
MW tracked
10,922
Projects tracked
112
Projects in the pipeline
49
Operating projects
63
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
4 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 49 solar projects in South Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Hydrogen Production Hub (Solar) | SA | 4,000 MW | Development | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners | Not Submitted |
| Robertstown Solar Farm | SA | 500 MW | Development | Revera Energy | 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 49 pipeline solar projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 63 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 63 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 49 solar projects in the pipeline and 63 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 YES Group (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.