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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
47,617 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 109 projects with a total capacity of 47,617 MW.
MW tracked
47,617
Projects tracked
109
Projects in the pipeline
58
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.
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A new solar project was added in Western Australia
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A solar development application was submitted in Western Australia
19 days ago
An EPBC referral was published in Western Australia
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 58 solar projects in Western Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuri Renewable Hydrogen to Ammonia Project (Solar) | WA | 18 MW | Construction | ENGIE | Approved |
| Western Green Energy Hub (Solar) | WA | 35,000 MW | Development | Intercontinental Energy, CWP Global, Mirning People | Assessment |
| Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Project (Solar) | WA | 1,500 MW | Development | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners | Assessment |
| Turner River Solar Hub | WA | 644 MW | Development | Fortescue | Approved |
| Baru-Marnda Renewable Energy Project (Solar) | WA | 500 MW | Development | Yindjibarndi Energy (Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corp/ACEN) | Assessment |
See the full list of 58 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 | Approved |
| North Star Junction Solar Farm | WA | 100 MW | Operating | Fortescue | Approved |
| Merredin Solar Farm | WA | 100 MW | Operating | SUN Energy | Approved |
| Chichester Solar Farm | WA | 60 MW | Operating | APA Group | Approved |
| Port Hedland Solar Project | WA | 45 MW | Operating | APA Group | Approved |
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 May 2026, Western Australia has 58 solar projects in the pipeline and 51 operating.
- Who are the top solar developers in Western Australia?
- Top developers in Western Australia by project count include Pacific Energy (12 projects) , Zenith Energy (9 projects) and Horizon Power (4 projects) .
- 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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