SEC Renewable Energy Park - Horsham
The SEC Renewable Energy Park is a 100% publicly owned utility-scale renewable energy project in Victoria’s west, near Horsham.
The SEC is working with developer OX2 to build the energy park in two stages, starting with a 119-megawatt solar farm comprising more than 212,000 PV solar panels.
The SEC’s $370 million investment allowed work on the solar farm to begin immediately while supporting the addition of a 100-megawatt two-hour battery storage system – making it one of Australia’s first integrated solar and BESS projects with a single connection point.
Once operational in 2027, the facility will be capable of generating around 242,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy a year - enough renewable energy to power around 51,000 homes.
The region will benefit from local employment and supplier opportunities, a community benefit sharing fund and, best practice engagement with First Peoples.
The project will create around 246 jobs over the construction period, including 20 roles for apprentices, trainees, and cadets.
The SEC will also support the local community through a $42,000 fund during the project’s construction, and a further $70,000 per year once the project is operational.
For questions or feedback on the project please call 1800 809 740 or email info-au@ox2.com
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Location:
Horsham, VIC
Benefit:
51,000
homes powered
Project value:
$370 million
SEC investment:
$370 million
Job creation:
246
full-time equivalent
Solar technology:
212,000
photo voltaic cells
Generation capacity:
119
megawatts
Storage capacity:
100
megawatt two-hour BESS
Development partner:
OX2
Completion:
2027
