Overview
Bannerton Solar Farm is an 88 MW operational solar PV facility in Victoria, Australia, owned by Foresight Solar Australia. It contributes to the country's renewable energy transition under the Renewable Energy Target (RET).
Bannerton Solar Farm is an operational solar photovoltaic (PV) facility located in Victoria, Australia, with a capacity of 88 megawatts (MW). Owned by Foresight Solar Australia, the plant is part of the country's growing utility-scale solar sector, which has expanded rapidly under national renewable energy policies. The facility uses solar PV technology to convert sunlight into electricity. Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) has driven significant investment in large-scale solar, with the country aiming to generate 82% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. Bannerton Solar Farm operates under this framework, feeding clean energy into the National Electricity Market (NEM). Environmentally, the solar farm displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Its location in Victoria's Sunraysia region benefits from high solar irradiance. The facility supports grid stability and contributes to local employment during construction and operation, aligning with Australia's decarbonization goals.
Environmental context
Bannerton Solar Farm is situated in the Sunraysia region of Victoria, an area with high solar irradiance ideal for PV generation. The facility occupies land that was previously used for agriculture, and its development involved land-use change. Solar farms can impact local ecosystems through habitat alteration, but they also provide clean energy that reduces reliance on coal-fired power, lowering air pollution and carbon emissions in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Bannerton Solar Farm is located in Victoria, Australia, near the town of Bannerton in the Sunraysia region.
Bannerton Solar Farm has an installed capacity of 88 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale solar PV facility.
Bannerton Solar Farm is owned by Foresight Solar Australia, a subsidiary of Foresight Group, which manages renewable energy assets.
Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) and state-level targets drive solar farm development. The federal government aims for 82% renewable electricity by 2030, supported by the Large-scale Renewable Energy Target (LRET).
Bannerton Solar Farm feeds electricity into the National Electricity Market (NEM), helping to supply clean energy to homes and businesses in Victoria and beyond.