Solar · Australia

New England solar farm

New England solar farm is a 400 MW solar power plant located in New South Wales, Australia. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2023.

400 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2023Start year
View on the interactive map →

Overview

GEM tracks 2 units or phases at this site (operating 400 MW, under construction 320 MW).

Technology: PV.

Ownership: UPC/AC Renewables Australia.

Why it matters

  • The 3rd-largest solar power plant in Australia by capacity (of 550 operating solar facilities tracked).
  • Provides about 2.9% of Australia's operating solar capacity and roughly 0.5% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
  • Utility-scale solar produces electricity during daylight hours; its value to the grid increasingly depends on storage and transmission connections.

Units and phases

Unit / phaseCapacityStatusTechnologyStartRetired
1 400 MW Operating PV 2023
2 320 MW Construction PV 2026

Location

Imagery © Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics

Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of New England solar farm?

New England solar farm has a capacity of 400 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns New England solar farm?

UPC/AC Renewables Australia.

Where is New England solar farm located?

It is located in New South Wales, Australia. Approximate coordinates: -30.6381, 151.6001.

When did New England solar farm start operating?

Start year: 2023. Current status: Operating.

Nearby energy infrastructure

Special projects