Muswellbrook Solar Farm

About the project

ESCO Pacific in partnership with Idemitsu Australia proposes to develop a large-scale solar photovoltaic generation facility and associated infrastructure to be known as the Muswellbrook Solar Farm. The project includes a 135MWac/2hr battery.

The site is located approximately 2.5km east of Muswellbrook, adjacent to the Muswellbrook Coal Mine, on land primarily owned by Idemitsu, the mine operator.

Coal mining operations at the Muswellbrook Coal Company site were completed at the beginning of 2023, after 115 years of operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to redevelop the site and generate post-mine investment and employment in the region.

Development Application

A Development Application (DA) supported by an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has now been submitted to the Minister for Planning. The DA and EIS will be exhibited on the Major Projects website for at least 28 days. For more details please visit:

 https://pp.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/major-projects/projects/muswellbrook-solar-farm

 We would like to extend an invitation to you to attend our Community Information Drop-In Session. This session will allow you to chat to team members to learn more about the application and the approvals process.

 When: 3.30pm – 6pm, Monday 11^th September 2023

 Where: The Spires Room, The Odeum at Muswellbrook Workers Club, 15 Sydney Street, Muswellbrook

 You are welcome to drop by anytime to meet the project team, inspect plans, ask questions and provide feedback on the project.