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Solar projects in Western Australia
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Western Australia's solar resource is exceptional, particularly in the state's north and in the areas surrounding major mining operations. In the SWIS, utility-scale solar is growing alongside a very high level of rooftop penetration, which is already causing midday system management challenges for the network operator. Beyond the main grid, solar plays a central role in hybrid microgrids serving remote communities and resource projects where diesel replacement is both an economic and an emissions priority. The Pilbara in particular has attracted significant interest from large solar developers tied to industrial demand.
Tracked capacity
48,077 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 Western Australia, RenewMap tracks 112 active projects with a total capacity of 48,077 MW.
MW tracked
48,077
Projects tracked
112
Projects in the pipeline
61
Operating projects
51
Latest project updates
For solar projects in Western Australia there were 10 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 days ago
A solar development application was updated in Western Australia
9 days ago
A solar development application was submitted in Western Australia
24 days ago
An EPBC referral was published in Western Australia
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 61 solar projects in Western Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner River Solar Hub | WA | 644 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Waroona Renewable Energy Project (Stage 1) | WA | 120 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Yuri Renewable Hydrogen to Ammonia Project (Solar) | WA | 18 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Western Green Energy Hub (Solar) | WA | 35,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Project (Solar) | WA | 1,200 MW | Development | — | — |
See the full list of 61 pipeline solar projects in Western Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 51 operating solar projects in Western Australia, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cunderdin Solar Farm | WA | 128 MW | Operating | Global Power Generation Australia | — |
| North Star Junction Solar Farm | WA | 100 MW | Operating | Fortescue | — |
| Merredin Solar Farm | WA | 100 MW | Operating | SUN Energy | — |
| Chichester Solar Farm | WA | 60 MW | Operating | APA Group | — |
| Port Hedland Solar Project | WA | 45 MW | Operating | APA Group | — |
See the full list of 51 operating solar projects in Western Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Solar projects are there in Western Australia?
- As of October 2026, Western Australia has 61 solar projects in the pipeline and 51 operating.
- What is the largest operating Solar project in Western Australia?
- The largest operating solar project is Cunderdin Solar Farm at 128 MW.
- What is the largest planned Solar project in Western Australia?
- The largest planned solar project is Western Green Energy Hub (Solar) at 35000 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.