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

12,256 MW total (market scope)

By Project Status

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 solar in Victoria, RenewMap tracks 139 projects with a total capacity of 12,256 MW.

MW tracked

12,256

Projects tracked

139

Projects in the pipeline

76

Operating projects

63

Latest project updates

For solar projects in Victoria there were 3 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.

2 months ago

A solar project entered commissioning in Victoria

2 months ago

An EPBC status was updated in Victoria

3 months ago

An EPBC approval was published in Victoria

Project development pipeline

RenewMap tracks 76 solar projects in Victoria across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.

Project name Region Size Status DeveloperDevelopmentApplication
SEC Renewable Energy Park - HorshamVIC118 MWConstructionOX2Approved
Gannawarra Solar Farm Stage 2VIC300 MWDevelopmentEdify EnergyApproved
Nowingi Solar Power StationVIC300 MWDevelopmentLyon Group, Edify EnergyNot Submitted
Meadow Creek Solar FarmVIC250 MWDevelopmentClean Technology PartnersApproved
Muskerry Solar Power StationVIC250 MWDevelopmentEdify EnergyApproved

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Largest operating projects

RenewMap tracks 63 operating solar projects in Victoria, ordered below by capacity.

Project name Region Size Status OwnerDevelopmentApplication
Goorambat East Solar FarmVIC250 MWOperatingENGIEApproved
Kiamal Solar Farm (Stage 1)VIC200 MWOperatingCEFC, TotalEnergiesApproved
Carwarp Energy ParkVIC171 MWOperatingRecurrent Energy (Canadian Solar)Approved
Glenrowan West Solar FarmVIC132 MWOperatingWirtgen InvestApproved
Numurkah Solar FarmVIC112 MWOperatingHMC CapitalApproved

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Frequently asked questions

How many Solar projects are there in Victoria?
As of May 2026, Victoria has 76 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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