Gamuda Berhad has received a major boost for its renewable energy expansion plans in Australia after two of its clean energy projects in Tasmania were selected under the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). The scheme provides long-term revenue support for renewable energy projects, helping reduce investment risks by offering a financial safety net for up to 15 years.
The selected projects are the 200 MW Weasel Solar Farm and the 341 MW Cellars Hill Wind Farm. Both projects are being developed by Gamuda Renewable Pty Ltd. in partnership with renewable energy developer Alternate Path and local landowners, the Downie family. Among the 19 projects selected across Australia under the latest round of the Capacity Investment Scheme, these were the only two projects from Tasmania to secure support.
The successful selection aligns with Tasmania’s Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement, which reserves a portion of renewable energy capacity specifically for projects within the state. The development is planned in Central Tasmania and combines both solar and wind generation facilities. The projects will share a connection point to an existing 220-kilovolt transmission line, creating a more efficient and cost-effective infrastructure setup.
According to project stakeholders, the co-location of the solar and wind farms at a single grid connection point played an important role in improving the competitiveness of the proposal. They also emphasized that strong collaboration with local landowners and active engagement with the surrounding community contributed significantly to the projects’ success.
Subject to final investment approvals, construction of the Weasel Solar Farm is expected to begin in early 2027, while work on the Cellars Hill Wind Farm is planned to start in 2028. The projects form part of a broader renewable energy agreement signed with the Downie family in 2025. Through this arrangement, Gamuda secured development rights for future renewable energy projects, including more than 600 MW of solar and wind capacity as well as up to 600 MW of battery energy storage systems.
The achievement marks an important milestone for Gamuda as it represents the company’s first major renewable energy investment in Australia. It also supports the company’s strategy of becoming a leading developer, builder, and owner of renewable energy assets in the region.
In addition to the Tasmania projects, Gamuda is advancing several other renewable energy developments in Australia, including the Jinbi Solar Farm and the Smoky Creek project. Across Malaysia and Australia, the company is building a renewable energy pipeline totaling around 4 GW, covering solar, wind, hydroelectric power, and battery storage technologies as part of its long-term clean energy growth plans.
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