First Australian solar project for European Energy switches on in Winton

By Contributed

Mar 28, 2025

European Energy’s first Australian solar farm was recently opened at Winton.

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European Energy CEO Erik Andersen joined Benalla Mayor Bernie Hearn on Yorta Yorta country to inspect the operational testing of the 58MWdc Mokoan Solar Farm, on Monday, March 24.

Construction at Mokoan was completed in late 2024, ahead of schedule and under budget.

Mr Andersen said Australia was a promising market for renewables and Mokoan Solar Farm was a milestone for European Energy’s ambitions in Australia.

“Our Australian team has a strong 9GW pipeline of projects under development, and seeing the first solar farm becoming operational is a proud moment,” he said.

“The project will help deliver energy security for Victoria and reduce carbon emissions in the electricity sector by more than 85,000 tonnes a year.

“Mokoan Solar Farm will give back to local organisations, Yorta Yorta people and regional business with an investment of more $400,000 to support community projects.

“We’re focused on local, regional and Australian suppliers during the project, and we’re proud that 150 local jobs were created during construction, with eight roles continuing into operations.”

Mokoan Solar Farm was selected for the Federal Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.

The scheme encourages investment in renewables by providing a long-term revenue safety net.