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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.

If you would like to speak with a member of the team, please call 1300 305 700 between the hours of 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, or at any time via email at info.SEC@secvictoria.com.au.

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Community Benefit Fund – We Want to Hear from You

We invite the Horsham community and its surrounds to help shape how the project’s community benefit fund will be shared locally. For more information please visit: engage.vic.gov.au/sec-renewable-energy-park-horsham

Find out more:

Download the SEC Renewable Energy Park fact sheet.

Download our latest project works notice.

Download our latest project update.

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

Latest news:

Lights, camera, action! SEC powers into retail

01 July 2025

The SEC has today begun a new chapter as an electricity retailer, powering approximately five percent of Victoria’s electricity market by retailing 100% renewable electricity to Victorian government operations, including public schools, hospitals and museums, for the first time in 30 years.

SEC partnership accelerates Melbourne Park’s sustainability goals

01 July 2025

Sustainability has long been a focus for Melbourne Park, which hosts some of the country's – and the world’s – biggest events at its iconic venues, including Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, Margaret Court Arena, AAMI Park, Centrepiece and Kia Arena.

SEC calls on installers to help power Victoria’s electric future

30 June 2025

The SEC is building a network of installer and trade businesses to help Victorian households reduce their energy bills and emissions by making the switch to electric.

Specialized Solar & Electrical partners with the SEC to power Victoria’s electric future

30 June 2025

Family-owned Victorian business Specialized Solar & Electrical launched in 2000 with the dream of empowering households and businesses to transition to a more efficient all-electric future.