The combined Cellars Hill wind farm and Weasel solar farm in Tasmania is expected to produce 600MW of power in Tasmania.
The anticipated value of the Gamuda projects, developed in partnership with Tasmanian landowners and Alternate Path, is is $2 billion.
Cellars Hill, expected to generate 350MW of wind energy, will be supported by a battery energy storage system, while Weasel solar farm is expected to drive 250MW of energy.
“Tasmania has what the world wants, and our renewable energy potential continues to attract investors,” Minister for Energy and Renewables Nick Duigan said.
“A significant amount of capital is required to make Tasmania’s renewable energy future a reality, and every project is playing its part.”
Duigan said the community will be looked after in the building of the projects, with hundreds of construction jobs to be created.
“Importantly, by partnering with the local community, households within a 12km radius will be offered energy rebates, cutting their power bills significantly,” he said.
“This is an exciting development and something the Government expects to see more of off the back of Project Marinus proceeding – underpinning the energy needs of our growing economy and increasing electrification over the long term, delivering for Tasmania.”
Gamuda, a Malaysian-based company, has established a reputation for delivering major infrastructure projects in Australia. This will be the company’s first renewable energy investment in the country.
Following the satisfaction of approvals and further planning processes, construction of Weasel solar farm is set to commence in 2026–27 with Cellars Hill wind farm to begin in 2027–28.