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Solar projects in Victoria
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Victoria's solar resource is lower than the northern states, but the pipeline remains active — particularly in the state's west and north-west, where large-scale projects are grouped around existing and planned transmission infrastructure. Agricultural land use is a recurring planning issue, with solar farms competing for productive farmland and community sentiment varying significantly by region. As offshore wind develops and Victoria's grid continues to evolve, solar is increasingly being considered in combination with storage rather than as a standalone generation investment, reflecting how the market's value stack is shifting.
Tracked capacity
11,669 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 Victoria, RenewMap tracks 135 projects with a total capacity of 11,669 MW.
MW tracked
11,669
Projects tracked
135
Projects in the pipeline
72
Operating projects
63
Latest project updates
For solar projects in Victoria 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.
4 days ago
A solar development application was submitted in Victoria
3 months ago
A solar project entered commissioning in Victoria
3 months ago
An EPBC status was updated in Victoria
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 72 solar projects in Victoria across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEC Renewable Energy Park - Horsham | VIC | 118 MW | Construction | OX2 | Approved |
| Nowingi Solar Power Station | VIC | 300 MW | Development | Lyon Group, Edify Energy | Not Submitted |
| Muskerry Solar Power Station | VIC | 250 MW | Development | Edify Energy | Approved |
| Barwon Solar Farm | VIC | 250 MW | Development | Elgin | Approved |
| Meadow Creek Solar Farm | VIC | 250 MW | Development | Clean Technology Partners | Approved |
See the full list of 72 pipeline solar projects in Victoria in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 63 operating solar projects in Victoria, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goorambat East Solar Farm | VIC | 250 MW | Operating | ENGIE | Approved |
| Kiamal Solar Farm (Stage 1) | VIC | 200 MW | Operating | CEFC, TotalEnergies | Approved |
| Carwarp Energy Park | VIC | 171 MW | Operating | Recurrent Energy (Canadian Solar) | Approved |
| Glenrowan West Solar Farm | VIC | 132 MW | Operating | Wirtgen Invest | Approved |
| Numurkah Solar Farm | VIC | 112 MW | Operating | HMC Capital | Approved |
See the full list of 63 operating solar projects in Victoria in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Solar projects are there in Victoria?
- As of May 2026, Victoria has 72 solar projects in the pipeline and 63 operating.
- Who are the top solar developers in Victoria?
- Top developers in Victoria by project count include ACEnergy (21 projects) , BNRG Leeson (9 projects) and FRV Australia (6 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Solar project in Victoria?
- The largest operating solar project is Goorambat East Solar Farm at 250 MW.
- What is the largest planned Solar project in Victoria?
- The largest planned solar project is Eynesbury Solar Farm at 500 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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