Hazelwood North Solar Farm and BESS
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A Victorian Debut with 450MW Hazelwood North Solar and Battery Project
Gamuda Renewable Pty Ltd (Gamuda Renewables) has taken its next step in building a national renewable energy portfolio, crossing into Victoria for the first time with the acquisition of an interest in the Hazelwood North Solar Farm and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) from Manthos Investments Pty Ltd (Manthos). The move brings the company's holdings across the National Electricity Market (NEM) to three assets and signals a clear intent to establish a meaningful presence in Australia's most populous energy markets.
Situated across 1,100 hectares in the Latrobe Valley, the Hazelwood North Solar Farm and BESS is a 450MW hybrid project that combines large-scale solar generation with a 4-hour, 1,800MWh battery energy storage system. The pairing is designed not just to generate clean energy, but to store and dispatch it reliably, with the capacity to power around 150,000 homes once fully operational. Planning approval has already been granted through Victoria's Development Facilitation Program, clearing the path for construction to begin in 2028 and commercial operations to follow in 2030, subject to a final investment decision (FID).
Looking further ahead, the project holds considerable potential beyond its generation and storage capacity. Gamuda Renewables and Manthos are exploring the possibility of a co-located data centre on site, an idea that sits at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing infrastructure needs in the country. Under this model, the data centre would draw power directly from the solar farm and BESS rather than relying on the broader distribution network, giving operators access to clean, stable and dedicated energy while easing pressure on shared transmission infrastructure. It is an approach that could set a new benchmark for how digital and energy infrastructure are developed together.
Powering Communities, Not Just the Grid
The Latrobe Valley has a long history as the backbone of Victoria's energy supply, and the Hazelwood North project brings that legacy forward into the clean energy era. Construction is expected to support around 450 jobs in the region, providing tangible economic benefit to a community whose identity has long been shaped by the energy sector. Gamuda Renewables sees its role here as more than a developer: it is a long-term partner in the Valley's transition.
Since entering the Australian market in September 2024, Gamuda Renewables has grown with notable speed. The company originally set its sights on 1 to 2 GW of capacity by 2029, a target it surpassed in under two years. Its ambitions have since expanded to 5 GW of assets across various stages of development, construction and operation by 2031. The Hazelwood North acquisition is the latest expression of that trajectory, and one that places Gamuda Renewables firmly within Victoria's push towards 65 per cent renewable energy by 2030, 95 per cent by 2035, and net-zero emissions by 2045. The transaction remains subject to approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Situated across 1,100 hectares in the Latrobe Valley, the Hazelwood North Solar Farm and BESS is a 450MW hybrid project that combines large-scale solar generation with a 4-hour, 1,800MWh battery energy storage system. The pairing is designed not just to generate clean energy, but to store and dispatch it reliably, with the capacity to power around 150,000 homes once fully operational. Planning approval has already been granted through Victoria's Development Facilitation Program, clearing the path for construction to begin in 2028 and commercial operations to follow in 2030, subject to a final investment decision (FID).
Looking further ahead, the project holds considerable potential beyond its generation and storage capacity. Gamuda Renewables and Manthos are exploring the possibility of a co-located data centre on site, an idea that sits at the intersection of two of the fastest-growing infrastructure needs in the country. Under this model, the data centre would draw power directly from the solar farm and BESS rather than relying on the broader distribution network, giving operators access to clean, stable and dedicated energy while easing pressure on shared transmission infrastructure. It is an approach that could set a new benchmark for how digital and energy infrastructure are developed together.
Powering Communities, Not Just the Grid
The Latrobe Valley has a long history as the backbone of Victoria's energy supply, and the Hazelwood North project brings that legacy forward into the clean energy era. Construction is expected to support around 450 jobs in the region, providing tangible economic benefit to a community whose identity has long been shaped by the energy sector. Gamuda Renewables sees its role here as more than a developer: it is a long-term partner in the Valley's transition.
Since entering the Australian market in September 2024, Gamuda Renewables has grown with notable speed. The company originally set its sights on 1 to 2 GW of capacity by 2029, a target it surpassed in under two years. Its ambitions have since expanded to 5 GW of assets across various stages of development, construction and operation by 2031. The Hazelwood North acquisition is the latest expression of that trajectory, and one that places Gamuda Renewables firmly within Victoria's push towards 65 per cent renewable energy by 2030, 95 per cent by 2035, and net-zero emissions by 2045. The transaction remains subject to approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB).
Project Details
Location
Latrobe Valley, Victoria, Australia
Year
2026