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05 June 2026
Bouygues Construction Equans, through their subsidiaries in Australia, have started construction works on the Muswellbrook Solar Farm, utility-scale solar photovoltaic plant combined with a battery energy storage system project, located in Muswellbrook, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Bouygues Construction Australia and Equans Solar & Storage Australia are working on the project which combines a 135MW solar farm with a 100MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Built on the site of a rehabilitated former coal mine near the town of Muswellbrook, the facility is expected to generate approximately 347 GWh of renewable electricity annually – enough to supply tens of thousands of Australian households.
The project is developed by OX2, an international renewable energy company, the project
The solar farm will cover 482 hectares and include approximately 300,000 photovoltaic panels. Commissioning is scheduled for 2028, with an expected operational life of 40 years.
At peak construction, the project will employ up to 200 people and contribute to local economic development.
Bouygues Construction Australia and Equans Solar and Storage Australia are delivering the project under an EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract, a turnkey agreement under which OX2 entrusts them with full responsibility for the project through to the delivery of a fully operational facility.
“The launch of the Muswellbrook Solar Farm reflects Bouygues Construction’s commitment to developing low-carbon infrastructure and supporting the global energy transition. Delivered for OX2, this landmark project will contribute to expanding renewable energy capacity within the Australian power network,” said Seved Robin, CEO of Bouygues Construction Australia.
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