Solar Farm
Solar Farm
The purpose of the development is to supply renewable energy to the National Electricity Market (NEM) and support the NEM during peak demand and during adverse network operation. It will ensure stability of supply throughout the region. The Project will involve the development, construction, operation, and eventual decommissioning.
The Solar Farm is expected to have a capacity of 120MW with a 2-hour storage duration – this is equivalent to powering around 60,000 households per year from the Solar Farm and 190,000* households for two hours daily from the BESS.
The Project will incorporate the latest industry technology and adhere to all safety and hazard regulations set by the State and Australian Government.
The Project’s design and layout will comply with local planning laws, CFA guidelines, and be carefully structured to minimise potential environmental impacts. It will also protect local cultural heritage, and address concerns of neighbouring communities.
The Project would include the following key components:
• Battery units
• Solar panels
• Solar panel mounting structures
• Inverter stations
• Transformers
• Switch rooms
• Switch yard
• On-site water storage
• Fire suppressions systems
• Security fencing
• Parking site
• Site office and amenities for operational use.
During construction, temporary infrastructure including construction facilities, site offices and amenities, tool and material storage sheds, construction staff car parking, component laydown areas and truck parking and unloading would also be required and commercial opportunities around Narrabri.

The Narrabri West Solar Farm is being assessed as a State Significant Development (SSD) under the NSW planning system. This process is administered by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI).
The Scoping Report has been prepared to inform DPHI’s Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs). The SEARs will set out the matters that must be assessed in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), including environmental, social and technical studies.
Following issue of the SEARs, specialist assessments will be prepared and incorporated into the EIS. The EIS will then be placed on public exhibition, giving community members, agencies and stakeholders an opportunity to review the detailed assessment material and make formal submissions before any decision is made.
If approved, we plan to start construction from 2027.
You can also learn more about the SSD process here NSW Government’s Department of Planning Website
The Solar Farm, supported by a BESS, will increase grid reliability and improve the affordability of electricity. The project will create up to 150 construction jobs in the region.
The Narrabri West Solar Farm Scoping Report is now available through the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure planning portal.
View the Narrabri West Scoping Report
In December 2025, Avenis Energy hosted community information sessions in Narrabri for residents and stakeholders to learn more about the proposal, ask questions and provide feedback. The feedback received through early engagement has helped identify matters to be considered further through the EIS process.
As the Project progresses, the next step is for DPHI to issue the SEARs. These will guide the technical studies and assessments required for the EIS. Avenis Energy will continue to provide updates and further opportunities for engagement as the assessment process continues.
If you would like to have a meeting with Avenis Energy at your property to discuss the Project, please email narrabri@avenisenergy.com.au with a proposed date and time and one of our team will get back to you.
narrabri@avenisenergy.com.au