The completion of the Girgarre Solar Farm Victoria, a $140 million renewable energy project in the heart of the state, is a major step forward in Australia’s clean energy transition. Now generating electricity and feeding power into the national grid, the solar farm strengthens Victoria’s shift toward locally produced, sustainable energy.
Project Overview
Located approximately 50 km west of Shepparton in central Victoria, the Girgarre Solar Farm Victoria spans 250 hectares and features over 169,000 bifacial photovoltaic (PV) modules. With a capacity of 93 MW, it will generate around 200 GWh of clean energy annually—enough to power over 43,000 homes across Victoria.
Construction and Commissioning Timeline
Construction of the project began in September 2023, led by Victoria-based EPC contractor Beon, with commissioning in May the following year. The solar farm has now reached full operational status. Nearly 50% of the workforce during construction was sourced from the local region, delivering both environmental and economic benefits.
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Power Purchase Agreement and Energy Security
Electricity from the Girgarre Solar Farm Victoria is already secured under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Japanese-owned retailer SmartestEnergy. This PPA ensures a steady market for the clean power and provides long-term investment stability.
Potentia Energy’s Growing Project Portfolio
Girgarre is the fourth completed solar project in Australia for Potentia Energy (formerly Enel Green Power). Previous projects include:
- Bungala One and Two in South Australia (220 MW combined)
- Cohuna Solar Farm in Victoria (27 MW)
Potentia is also working on several large-scale developments including:
- Quorn Park Hybrid Project in NSW (96 MW solar + 20 MW / 40 MWh battery)
- 75 MW Wind Farm in WA
- Battery storage projects in QLD and SA ranging from 125 MW / 500 MWh to 300 MW / 1,200 MWh
These projects are part of Potentia’s broader pipeline of over 7 GW of renewable energy initiatives across Australia.
Leadership Perspective
“This project has been many years in the making, but the renewable energy now flowing from Girgarre Solar Farm Victoria is powering homes and businesses across Victoria, supporting Australia’s transition to a sustainable energy future.”
— Werther Esposito, CEO, Potentia Energy
Fact Sheet: Girgarre Solar Farm Victoria
Location: 50 km west of Shepparton, Victoria
Capacity: 93 MW
Annual Output: ~200 GWh
Homes Powered: ~43,000
Solar Panels: ~169,000 bifacial PV modules
Site Area: 250 hectares
Cost: Over $140 million (USD $90.9 million)
Developer: Potentia Energy
PPA Partner: SmartestEnergy
Construction Began: September 2023
Commissioning Began: May 2024
Fully Operational: May 2025
