European Energy has launched its 31 MW Mulwala solar farm in New South Wales following the successful completion of testing.
The facility will integrate a 25 MW / 100 MWh battery energy storage system and is now operating at full generation capacity, marking a significant milestone for the company’s expanding Australian footprint.
Construction on the project commenced in September 2025, generating over 250 local jobs and requiring more than 40,000 working hours to install over 50,000 solar panels and roughly 7,000 piles.
Following energisation in March, commissioning and full-output testing progressed through 2026 before the official opening alongside project partners and local stakeholders.
The solar facility’s output is anchored by a corporate offtake agreement with data centre operator AirTrunk, securing long-term demand for its clean energy generation.
While the majority of the green electricity is supplied directly to AirTrunk, uncontracted power feeds straight into the New South Wales grid to support everyday energy consumers.
“Having Mulwala operating at full output is an important step for our activities in Australia. We have taken the project through development, construction, energisation and commissioning, and we are now delivering renewable electricity in New South Wales,” said Catriona McLeod, VP and Head of European Energy Australia.
AirTrunk’s Associate Vice President of Utility and Energy, Sabooh Whitelaw, said the collaboration demonstrates how long-term demand from digital infrastructure can accelerate Australia’s broader energy transition while benefiting regional communities.
In addition to the solar capacity, the upcoming integration of the large-scale battery storage system will enhance grid reliability by allowing excess solar energy to be dispatched during peak demand periods.
“Mulwala brings together three characteristics that are increasingly important for renewable energy investments: generation, storage and contracted demand,” said Thorvald Spanggaard, Executive Vice President and Head of Project Development at European Energy.
With Mulwala now fully operational, European Energy continues to advance a robust pipeline of additional solar, wind, and storage projects across Australia as part of its long-term growth strategy.