Fulham Solar Farm and Battery
Large-scale solar generation and battery storage supporting Victoria’s clean energy transition.
About the project
The Fulham Solar Farm and Battery Project is an 80 megawatt solar farm DC-coupled with battery storage of up to 128 megawatt hours, generating enough energy to power around 39,000 homes. The project located in Fulham, Gippsland is expected to be fully operational in 2027.
Key facts
Local ownership
Owned by specialist renewable energy developer and fund manager, Octopus Australia, and backed by Australian investors, the project is focused on ensuring long term economic and community benefits for the Gippsland region.
Local employment
The project will employ around 100 people during the construction phase, with 10 jobs expected to be created during the ongoing operations of the solar farm. The project is committed to maximising the use of local businesses, tradespeople and apprentices throughout construction and operations.
Reliable power
Fulham Solar Farm will deliver reliable power to the local community whilst strengthening the local energy network, particularly in the east of the region, reducing vulnerability and risk of outages.
Community benefit
The project will provide substantial benefits to the local region, including opportunities for local jobs and businesses as well as access to lower cost power for the commercial sector. The project will also offer a community benefit fund which will bring over $1.75m of funding to the local community over the project’s 35-year life.
About Octopus Australia
Octopus Australia is at the forefront of Australia’s green energy transition, deeply committed to supporting sustainable growth and community engagement. Since our entry into the Australian market in 2018, we have played a pivotal role in developing renewable energy projects across Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria. Our significant projects include the operational 180MW Dulacca Wind Farm and the 333MW Darlington Point Solar Farm, which collectively generate over 1,315GWh of renewable energy annually.
