European Energy completes 131MW solar module
European Energy Australia has finished installing over 200,000 solar modules at its Winton North solar plant. The 131MW project, which includes a future 100MW/200MWh battery, is now undergoing testing before grid connection.
European Energy Australia has installed all 200,172 solar modules at its Winton North solar plant in northeast Victoria. Testing is now underway ahead of the project's connection to the grid.
The Danish developer confirmed the milestone despite a wet winter. Final testing is required before the plant begins feeding power into Victoria's grid. The site covers 256 hectares approximately 22 kilometers southwest of Wangaratta.
Project Specifications and Timeline
The project will be delivered in two phases. The solar plant itself is sized at 131MW, to be followed by a 100MW/200MWh battery energy storage system (BESS). Once fully operational in 2027, the combined facility is expected to generate 227GWh of clean energy annually.
| Component | Specification |
|---|---|
| Solar Plant Capacity | 131MW |
| Battery Storage Capacity | 100MW/200MWh |
| Total Modules Installed | 200,172 |
| Site Area | 256 hectares |
| Expected Annual Generation (from 2027) | 227GWh |
Construction and Grid Connection
Melbourne-based contractor All Energy Contracting was awarded the construction contract in late 2025. The company delivered an end-to-end electrical and trenching package. Spanish power electronics specialist Ingeteam secured the contract to supply inverters and control systems. This includes plug-and-play medium-voltage power stations and a hybrid power plant controller designed to manage performance and power quality.
The project will connect to AusNet's existing transmission network at the Glenrowan Terminal Station. The connection requires approximately 5 kilometers of electrical line, running both overhead and underground. Winton North is among the solar developments supporting Amazon's AU$20 billion commitment to expand data centre infrastructure across Australia using utility-scale solar power.
Broader Australian Portfolio Progress
The module installation follows progress across European Energy's broader Australian portfolio. In March 2026, the company inaugurated its 108MW Lancaster Solar Farm in northern Victoria. That facility, built on 172 hectares with around 170,000 modules, supplies Apple with renewable energy under a long-term power purchase agreement.
The inauguration coincided with a Danish royal state visit. During the visit, European Energy signed a memorandum of understanding with the Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation. The agreement covers workforce participation and Indigenous business engagement on future renewable energy projects across Yorta Yorta land.
European Energy's 31MW Mulwala Solar Farm in neighbouring New South Wales has also completed construction and entered commissioning. Energisation is expected imminently. The project was registered in the Australian Energy Market Operator's system in April 2026. It is expected to generate approximately 66GWh annually under a long-term PPA with Zen Energy.
Both the Lancaster and Mulwala sites are located within 90 minutes of the Winton North project. European Energy secured a portfolio financing package exceeding AU$130 million in June 2025. The financing was provided by Westpac Banking Corporation and DZ Bank to support construction of both assets.
