September 14th, 2026SEC Horsham Powers Up For Lower Bills
The SEC Renewable Energy Park in Horsham has connected to Victoria’s electricity grid for the first time – another major step towards delivering cheaper, more reliable renewable energy.
The project is now being progressively powered up and tested ahead of full operations in 2027.
More than 212,000 solar panels have been installed, alongside new substations, transformers and high-voltage infrastructure.
A 100-megawatt, two-hour battery will be installed later this year, storing cheap renewable energy so it can be used when Victorians need it most.
Once operational, the solar farm and battery will generate and store enough renewable energy to power more than 51,000 Victorian homes each year.
The project has created around 250 jobs, including 18 apprenticeships, delivering more opportunities for workers and young people in Western Victoria.
The SEC Renewable Energy Park – Horsham Community Benefit Fund will also invest $3 million in local projects, services and initiatives over the life of the project.
The SEC is publicly owned by Victorians and is investing in the renewable energy and storage needed to replace ageing coal-fired power stations and keep driving down power prices.
