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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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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

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