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Victoria Renewable Energy Zones and Utility-Scale Solar PV

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The Victoria government has proposed seven renewable energy zones (REZ) to support the state's transition to renewable energy, targeting 2.7GW of utility-scale solar PV generation by 2040. The zones include Central Highlands, Central North, Gippsland, North West, South West, Grampians Wimmera, and Wimmera Southern Mallee. The plan also includes transmission upgrades such as the Western Victoria re

Status
Prospective
Sector
Solar, Wind, Power Transmission, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)
Location
Victoria, Australia
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
PV Tech

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The project “Victoria Renewable Energy Zones and Utility-Scale Solar PV” is an infrastructure initiative in the Solar sector, located in Victoria, Australia. Taiyo aggregates data on it from PV Tech.

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The Victoria government has proposed seven renewable energy zones (REZ) to support the state's transition to renewable energy, targeting 2.7GW of utility-scale solar PV generation by 2040. The zones include Central Highlands, Central North, Gippsland, North West, South West, Grampians Wimmera, and Wimmera Southern Mallee. The plan also includes transmission upgrades such as the Western Victoria reinforcement programme and the Latrobe Valley strengthening programme to support new wind and solar generation.

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Victoria

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Solar, Wind, Power Transmission, Government, Power Generation (CCGT)

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2025-05-22

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