Wangaratta Solar Farm
Providing energy that is
Renewable
Reliable &
Affordable
Located in North Wangaratta, the 38 MWdc Wangaratta solar farm designed and built by CleanPeak Energy has been operating since the end of 2025. This utility scale in-front-of-the-meter solar asset comprises approximately 71,000 solar panels, fully automated to track the daily east-west movement of the sun , optimising renewable generation capability.
The Wangaratta Solar Farm is connected to the surrounding distribution network, capable of supplying approximately 72,000 MWh of clean energy annually to the nearby Glenrowan substation. That’s enough clean energy to avoid close to 60,000 tonnes of CO2 being emitted into the atmosphere every year.
The project is also set to include a 33 MWh battery energy storage system which will further enhance grid stability and support the integration of the renewable energy source.
Project Highlights
Benefits
For Wangaratta
CleanPeak works with local subcontractors and suppliers wherever possible, and have set up a Community Benefits Fund to support local projects, events, and initiatives in Wangaratta across the life of the solar farm.
For the Climate
Once fully operational, the Wangaratta Solar Farm is expected to offset close to 60,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking more than 12,000 fuel-burning cars off the road.
For the Land
The site has been carefully placed to protect environmental values, minimise native vegetation removal and respect areas of cultural sensitivity, with our Net Positive Biodiversity Action Plan, guiding how the land is enhanced over time.
The Wangaratta Solar Farm is located in North Wangaratta, in north-east Victoria.
The site is well positioned to deliver renewable energy into the electricity network via the Glenrowan substation, while being carefully designed to protect native vegetation and respect areas of cultural sensitivity.
With strong solar exposure across the region, north-east Victoria is well placed to support reliable large-scale solar generation.
Location
Project Lifecycle
Progress
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December, 2020
Design & Planning
CleanPeak acquires the land for the Wangaratta Solar Farm and commences the project’s design and planning phase.
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June, 2023
DA Approval
After months of careful planning, DA Approval was granted, progressing the Solar Farm into its development stage.
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April, 2024
Smoking Ceremony
Smoking ceremony performed by Uncle Dozer of the Bpangerang people before breaking ground at the site.
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April, 2024
Sod Turning
CleanPeak holds an official Sod Turning event with the local Mayor to signal the commencement of construction.
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May, 2024
Construction
Construction in full swing with our dedicated team of experts onsite working hard to deliver the 38MWp solar farm by the end of 2024
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June, 2024
Frost Falling on Construction Site
Frost falls on the paddock, as construction continues through winter.
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July, 2024
Substation Foundations
Foundations laid for our onsite substation.
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July, 2024
Piles in Place
Piles fall into place, laying the foundations for the 60,000 solar panels to come.
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July, 2024
Piles & Pipes Ready for Panel Installation
Our team on the ground is working hard to get the site set-up for solar panel installation.
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August, 2024
First Panels
Another project milestone achieved with the first lot of panels installed at the Wangaratta solar farm.
CleanPeak Energy is a specialist renewable energy company. We build, own and operate a portfolio of solar, battery and thermal energy infrastructure – providing smart, reliable and cost-effective energy to our customers.
Our tailored solutions make us the trusted partner of major Australian corporations and governments seeking to become more sustainable, reduce their carbon emissions and transition to net-zero. Since our inception in 2017, we have rapidly grown to be a major force in the development and operation of distributed energy and utility infrastructure.
In addition to our extensive portfolio of commercial & industrial scale rooftop solar and battery systems, we now have four fully operational solar farms in our portfolio and another six in the pipeline, including the Wangaratta Solar Farm.
About Us
Get in touch.
Head Office: Level 21, 201 Miller St, North Sydney, NSW 2060
CleanPeak Energy acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the continuing connection of the Bpangerang People to Country and their stewardship over the land on which our Wangaratta Solar Farm is being built, and its waterways, for thousands of years.