Australia’s latest CIS Tender 4 has delivered a landmark set of 20 clean energy projects, totaling to a massive 6.6 GW of renewable capacity and 11.4 GWh of battery storage. These are spread across states, balancing solar, wind, battery and hybrid designs. The tender also signals that hybrid solar and battery systems – which dominated the awards – are now central to Australia’s decarbonization and grid modernization strategy.
The 20 Wind, Solar, and Battery Projects Awarded by Australia in 2025
New South Wales
1. Bendemeer Energy Hub
Capacity: 252 MW Solar and 150 MW/300 MWh Battery
Developer: Metis Energy
Timeline:
- Tender award in October 2025
- Contracting expected late 2025 to 2026
- Start of construction expected soon after contracting
2. Dinawan Wind Farm (Stage 1)
Capacity: 357 MW Wind
Developer: Spark Renewables
Tender Award: October 2025
3. Liverpool Range Wind (Stage 1)
Capacity: 634 MW Wind
Developer: Tilt Renewables
CIS Tender 4 Selection: October 2025
4. Merino Solar Farm
Capacity: 450 MW Solar and 450 MW/1,800 MWh Battery
Developer: EDPR
Technology: Large hybrid for long-duration dispatch
CIS Tender 4 Award Date: October 2025
Start of Construction Date: Late 2026
EDP’s Merino solar project and the Punchs Creek BESS project will add more than 1.7 GW of combined capacity to Australia’s grid.
5. Middlebrook Solar Farm
Capacity: 363 MW Solar and 320 MW/813 MWh Battery
Developer: TotalEnergies
6. Tallawang Solar Hybrid
Capacity: Solar 500 MW and 500 MW/1,000 MWh Battery
Developer: Potentia Energy
Victoria
7. Corop Solar Farm & BESS
Capacity: 230 MW Solar and 290 MW/704 MWh Battery
Developer: BNRG Leeson
8. Derby Solar Project
Capacity: Solar 95 MW and Battery 95 MW/210 MWh
Developer: Sungrow
9. Hexham Wind Farm
Capacity: Wind 600 MW
Developer: AGL
10. Nowingi Solar Power Station
Capacity: 300 MW Solar and 300 MW/1,200 MWh Battery
Developer: Edify Energy
Queensland
11. Gawara Baya (QLD)
Capacity: 399 MW Wind and 104 MW/217 MWh Battery
Developer: Windlab
12. Guthrie’s Gap Solar Power Station
Capacity: 300 MW Solar and 300 MW/1,200 MWh Battery
Developer: Edify Energy
13. Smoky Creek
Developer: Edify Energy
Capacity: 300 MW Solar and 300 MW/1,200 MWh Battery
14. Lower Wonga Solar Farm
Capacity: 281 MW Solar
Developer: Lightsource BP
Timeline: Tender award in October 2025. Permitting and financial close expected in late 2025 thorough 2026. Sets starts of construction in 2026 through 2027, with expected operational-by-date in late 2027 to 2028.
15. Moah Creek Wind Farm
Capacity: 360 MW Wind
Developer: Central Queensland Power
16. Punchs Creek Solar and BESS
Capacity: 400-480 MW Solar and 400 MW/1,600 MWh Battery
Developer: EDP Renewables (EDPR)
Financial Close: Expected 2026
Commercial Operations Date: Early 2029
South Australia
17. Bundey Solar & BESS
Capacity: 240 MW Solar and 300 MW/1,200 MWh Battery
Developer: Genaspi Energy Group
18. Carmody’s Hill Wind Farm
Capacity: 247 MW Wind
Developer: Aula Energy
19. Willogoleche 2 Wind Farm
Capacity: 108 MW Wind
Developer: ENGIE & Foresight Consortium
Tasmania
20. Bell Bay Wind Farm
Factsheet: 224 MW Wind
Developer: Equis Australia
Outlook on the 20 Renewable Projects Awarded in Australia Under the CIS Tender 4
Total awarded capacity: 6.6 GW generation and 11.4 GWh storage across the 20 projects.
Hybrid dominance: 12 of the 20 projects pair utility solar with batteries. This reflects a priority on dispatchable energy and grid services.
Local benefits: All projects include commitments to local jobs, exploring supply-chain growth, including Australian’s steel industry. Community funds and First Nations engagement are also expected from most of the projects.
Market impact: Collectively, these projects increase dispatchable renewable capacity in Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM). They are also expected to help firm peak supply, and address reliability as coal closures continue.
What to Expect of the 20 Wind, Solar, Battery Projects Approved by Australia in 2025
- Financial close announcements for each project. Major announcement are expected through 2025 to 2026.
- Grid connection agreements and AEMO/TNSP upgrade notices. These help determine expected construction timelines for the 20 renewable projects in Australia, announced under the CIS Tender 4.
- EPC, turbine, and inverter contract awards. These will signal projects that are soon hitting their construction windows.
- Local community engagement plans which are important markers for project delivery.
