Gamuda unit begins work on Australia’s Jinbi solar farm
Kuala Lumpur: Gamuda Bhd’s Australian subsidiary, DT Infrastructure, has begun work on the Jinbi Solar Farm for Yindjibarndi Energy Corpn (YEC), a flagship 75-megawatt renewable energy project in Western Australia’s Pilbara region.
Located in Yindjibarndi Ngurra, about 56 kilometres south of Karratha, the project will feature around 160,000 solar panels and is expected to play a key role in accelerating the region’s shift towards cleaner energy.
Once completed, the Jinbi Solar Farm will supply renewable electricity to Rio Tinto’s regional power network, helping to support mining operations with a more sustainable and reliable energy source while reducing carbon emissions in the Pilbara.
In a statement, DT Infrastructure chief executive John Anderson said the project marks an important step for both the company’s growing renewable energy portfolio and the broader energy transition in Western Australia.
“This project is not only a vital addition to our renewable energy pipeline but also a testament to our commitment to the Pilbara’s future infrastructure.
“Partnering with one of Australia’s largest Indigenous-led renewable energy initiatives allows us to support YEC in delivering meaningful, long-term outcomes for the Yindjibarndi community,” he said.
The Jinbi Solar Farm forms part of YEC’s wider renewable energy development plans across its Chichester Range and Eastern Development Zone hubs, which collectively support more than 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of proposed wind, solar and battery storage capacity in the Pilbara.
YEC chief executive officer Craig Ricato said DT Infrastructure’s involvement is a key step in realising the company’s vision for sustainable energy on Yindjibarndi.
Established in 2023, YEC aims to develop up to 3GW of renewable energy capacity across roughly 13,000 square kilometres of Yindjibarndi Ngurra, supporting decarbonisation, electrification and the development of new industries in the region, while generating long-term economic and social benefits for the Yindjibarndi people.
Project mobilisation is already underway, with completion targeted for early 2028.
DT Infrastructure continues to position itself as a key delivery partner in Australia’s clean energy transition, focusing on large-scale infrastructure projects that support long-term sustainability goals.
Gamuda has been steadily expanding its renewable energy footprint across the Asia Pacific, spanning solar, hydro and wind developments.
Its portfolio under DT Infrastructure includes projects such as Stage 1 of Marinus Link, the Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm, the Goulburn River Solar Farm, and the Boulder Creek Wind Farm.
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