Barwon Solar Farm

About The Project

Glas Energy is preparing to develop a 250MW Solar Farm and 250MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a site on Little River-Ripley Road, part of the Greater Geelong City Council area.

The site has an approximate development area of 505 hectares, connecting into the 220kV overhead line. It is currently made up of several properties used for agricultural purposes, including sheep grazing, which is intended to continue during operation.

This website has been created to provide information to the wider community. Glas Energy is also in the process of preparing a program that aims to contribute value to the local area in Little River. As part of this, Glas Energy is committed to keeping the community informed at each stage of the project from planning through to construction.

Site Location

Project Fast Facts

98,000
approximate Victorian homes powered per year
250MW

Project Size

250MW

Battery Size

505 hectare

Development area

532,019 tCO₂
Estimated savings on CO₂ emissions per year
18-24 months

Construction period

150

Jobs created during the construction of the project
220kV

Grid connection

Project Timeline

Project Origination

Community Engagement & Planning Application

Public Exhibition & Response to Submissions

Development Approval

Design & Engineering

Installation & Energisation