US EditionEnough Power for 52,000 Homes: Muswellbrook Solar Farm Gets Planning Approval
- The NSW Independent Planning Commission approved the 482-hectare Muswellbrook Solar Farm project on May 29, 2025, located near Muswellbrook town in New South Wales.
- The approval followed a review that addressed more than 50 public objections and determined that the location is appropriate due to its placement in the designated renewable energy zone serving the Hunter and Central Coast regions, as well as its consistency with relevant strategic planning frameworks.
- The $302 million development by OX2 and Idemitsu Australia comprises a 135 MW photovoltaic power facility, paired with a battery storage system featuring 135 MW capacity and 270 MWh energy storage, along with the necessary infrastructure to link to an existing 132 kV transmission network.
- Muswellbrook Mayor Jeff Drayton described the project's approval as a strong endorsement of the area's ongoing contribution to energy supply, noting that the conditions attached effectively address key community concerns such as traffic, biodiversity, and waste management.
- The project is expected to power about 52,310 homes, create up to 200 construction jobs, and establish a benchmark for renewable energy accountability with ongoing detailed planning to benefit the local community.
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OX2 Muswellbrook solar and battery project approved
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission has provided the tick of approval for a 135 MW solar farm and a 135 MW / 270 MWh battery project being developed at the site of a former coal mine in the Hunter Valley.The Muswellbrook Solar Farm, being developed by Swedish-headquartered renewable energy developer OX2 in partnership with the Australian arm of Japanese resources and energy company Idemitsu, has won approval from the New South Wa…
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