Mulwala Solar Farm

31 megawatts of solar power for NSW

About Mulwala Solar Farm

Mulwala Solar Farm is a fully operational facility approximately two kilometres north of Mulwala near the Victoria-NSW border. The 30-megawatt project is our first one in New South Wales and began operating at full capacity in November of 2026. We also have plans to add a battery to the site in 2027.

31 MW

installed capacity

66 GWh / year

approximate annual production capacity

215 hectares

1/3 for solar panels and 2/3 grazing

2026

grid connection

“Having Mulwala operating at full output is an important step for our activities in Australia. We’ve taken the project through development, construction, energisation and commissioning, and we’re now delivering renewable electricity in New South Wales,”
Catriona McLeod, Managing Director, European Energy Australia

Acquisition announcement

European Energy expands with two solar projects in Australia

European Energy has acquired the project rights for two solar projects in Australia from Swedish renewable energy developer OX2. The two projects are in the states of Victoria and New South Wales. Construction on both projects is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025.

Project Documents

Environment Impact Statement

Layout plan

Development approval

Notice of development decision

Drainage, Erosion and Sediment report

Biodiversity Management Plan

Environment Management Strategy

Landscape Plan

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Management Plan

Staging plan approval

Staging plan approval (with amendment)

Grievance Mechanism

Compliance Report (pre-construction)

Complaints Register (last updated: 5 November 2025)

FAQ

How will the project benefit the community?

European Energy is working with the local community to ensure the project benefits the local region as well as Australia’s energy security. There will be opportunities for local contractors to supply goods and services, particularly during project construction.

How will the project connect to the electricity grid?

The project is in close proximity to Essential Energy’s existing distribution network and will connect to the grid via this existing infrastructure

When will construction start and finish?

Construction commenced in September of 2025 and was completed in March of 2026. Final testing took place over the next few months and the project began operating at full capacity in November of 2026

If I have a question or a concern, how do I get in contact with the team?

You can contact our team at infoaus@europeanenergy.com and we will be happy to respond within five business days.