ENGIE is powering ahead with its Goorambat East Solar Farm, with all 516,628 solar panels having been installed. The project has moved into the testing and commissioning phase of the 250 Megawatt (MW) solar farm, sited on 630 hectares some 12 kilometres north of Benalla and just south of the Goorambat township. Ausnet has been onsite and completed construction of the the terminal station, which is now fully energised and connected to Victoria's transmission grid. The Goorambat East Solar Farm is expected to generate enough electricity to power up to 105,000 average Victorian homes. ENGIE said it is currently working with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) to finalise the design of the intersection upgrade at Benalla-Tocumwal Road. A company spokesperson said construction is expected to be completed in 2026, with the farm to commence generating electricity in 2027.
