Weasel Solar Farm Station
Sector: Energy Storage • Location: Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia
Source: Energy Magazine
The 250MW Weasel Solar Farm Station, located in Bothwell, Tasmania, includes the construction of around 4000 solar panels and a 144MW, 576MWh battery storage system. It will connect to the National Electricity Market within the Tasmania Midlands proposed renewable energy zone. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 44,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum and supp
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Government, Raw Materials
- Location
- Bothwell, Tasmania, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Energy Magazine
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Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The 250MW Weasel Solar Farm Station, located in Bothwell, Tasmania, includes the construction of around 4000 solar panels and a 144MW, 576MWh battery storage system. It will connect to the National Electricity Market within the Tasmania Midlands proposed renewable energy zone. The project is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 44,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per annum and support up to 300 direct construction jobs and 20 ongoing maintenance jobs. The design allows agricultural use with sheep grazing underneath the panels. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Tasmania |
City | Bothwell |
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Source | Energy Magazine |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar, Government, Raw Materials |
Article published date | 2025-06-21 |
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