The Australian government has approved the 250-megawatt (MW) Weasel Solar Farm Station in Tasmania, a project that will also include a 144MW battery storage facility and connect to the National Electricity Market.
The development, led by renewable energy company Alternate Path in partnership with local landowners, will be located in the Tasmanian Midlands within a proposed renewable energy zone.
Comprising approximately 4,000 solar panels and spanning 435 hectares—270 of which will be used for solar arrays—the project is sited adjacent to an existing 220kV transmission line, allowing it to avoid new transmission infrastructure.
“This project is another example of how we can capitalise on our natural resources and make the shift to cheaper, clean, reliable, renewable energy,” said Environment Minister Murray Watt. “We’re producing record renewable electricity, and we are on track to transform Australia into a renewable energy superpower.”
The Weasel Solar Farm is part of Tasmania’s broader strategy to support Australia’s energy transition and bolster grid resilience with storage capacity.
Rebecca White, Member of Parliament for Lyons, said the project reflects growing investor confidence in the state’s renewable sector. “Tasmania has a proud renewable energy story and under a Federal Labor government these projects have certainty to proceed, which is good for investment confidence and good for local jobs,” she said.
The project is expected to contribute to Australia’s renewable generation targets while supporting local economic development through job creation and regional infrastructure.
