Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project

 About the Maryvale Solar Project

The Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project is a proposed renewable energy facility located near the town of Maryvale, 12km North-West of Wellington. The project combines the benefits of solar power and energy storage to create cheap, clean, dispatchable and firmed power for New South Wales.

The project will have the ability to export 172MW of power into the electricity network thanks to an installed capacity of approximately 240MWp of photovoltaics ‘DC-coupled’ with 409MWh of energy storage.

Construction of the project will consist of up to 400,000 PV panels, installed on a single axis tracker system in arrays. The project will also install a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), consisting of approximately 122 `shipping container' style buildings housing batteries distributed across the site.

Construction of the project commenced in mid-2025 and has brought both direct and indirect benefits, including up to 360 jobs during the peak of the two-year construction period. The solar initiative is expected to operate for at least 30 years.

  • 360

    Jobs To Be Created During Construction (Peak)

  • 2027

    Estimated Operations Commencement

  • 82,000

    Estimated Homes Powered With Clean Energy

  • 411,788

    Estimated Annual Co2 Savings (Tonnes)

Project Timeline

  • Late 2024

    Project Starts

  • Early 2025

    Mobilisation

  • Mid 2025

    Piling Commences

  • Late 2025

    Tracker Installation

  • Mid 2026

    Substation Energises

  • Early 2027

    Fully Operational

Project News

News
Team spotlight - Dylan Liliana
Team spotlight - Dylan Liliana

The installation of the ‘golden row’ marks an important milestone for the Maryvale Project. We recently spoke with Dylan to learn more about this development and his experience interning at Gentari Australia.

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Connecting communities with work opportunities
Connecting communities with work opportunities

The growth of the renewable energy industry creates new and exciting opportunities to foster genuine employment pathways and economic capacity.

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Gentari Breaks Ground on Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project
Gentari Breaks Ground on Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project

Gentari recently marked the groundbreaking of the Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage project, a key milestone in delivering reliable, low-carbon energy for NSW.

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Community Newsletter - July 2025
Community Newsletter - July 2025

As the Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project prepares to enter major construction, the team have been liaising with local and regional businesses, refining design work, and celebrating regional milestones.

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Working on the Maryvale Project
Working on the Maryvale Project

The Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project team is now welcoming registrations of interest from people looking to work on one of Australia’s first DC-coupled solar battery hybrid projects.

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Join our local industry briefing session
Join our local industry briefing session

Gentari Solar Australia and PCL Construction, in conjunction with the Industry Capability Network (ICN), will be holding an industry briefing session. Join us to find out how you can get involved with the Project.

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Working with local and regional businesses
Working with local and regional businesses

Gentari Solar Australia, alongside our construction partner PCL Construction, is working with the Industry Capability Network to connect local and regional businesses with project opportunities.

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Community Newsletter - March 2025
Community Newsletter - March 2025

It’s been a busy few months for the Maryvale Solar & Energy Storage Project team with the appointment of our Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner, ongoing engagement with the community, and planning for early works.

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Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project - Works Notification
Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project - Works Notification

PCL Construction’s Solar Division and A1 Earthworx Mining & Civil will be undertaking construction works for the Seatonville Road, Maryvale Road and Saxa Road intersection upgrade.

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Gentari Issues Notice to Proceed on 243MWp DC-coupled Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project  
Gentari Issues Notice to Proceed on 243MWp DC-coupled Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project  

Gentari Issues Notice to Proceed on 243MWp DC-coupled Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project  

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Site Location

The Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project is located within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). 

The Central-West Orana REZ is a key initiative under the ‘NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap’, which aims to deliver clean and reliable energy to communities across the State. The REZ is approximately 20,000 square kilometres centred by Dubbo and Dunedoo, on the land of the Wiradjuri, Wailwan and Kamilaroi people.

Community Consultation

 

Gentari Australia is committed to engaging respectfully with the local and regional community, including First Nations people, communities, and businesses.

Our team welcomes all feedback received from community members and landholders. Open, ongoing, and accessible communication ensures that projects are developed with consideration for local and regional feedback. Importantly, it also assists in delivering the best outcomes for the region.

In delivering the Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project, our team is committed to:

  • engaging respectfully with the community, including First Nations people, groups, and businesses.

  • being transparent and acting honestly and ethically in all our dealings with the community.

  • providing timely, accessible, and inclusive information that meets the needs of community members.

  • fostering social and economic vitality by providing local employment and procurement opportunities.

  • offering communities the opportunity to share in the benefits of the development.

To learn more about the project, call us on (02) 8405 7969 or via email at au.community@gentari.com.

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FAQ

  • The area has great sun, relatively flat and cleared land, is suitable for agrisolar sheep grazing after construction, and is relatively close to the Transgrid Wellington Terminal Station that links the local electricity grid to Australia’s Eastern seaboard power network. These are all great qualities for a potential utility-scale solar site.

  • Utility-scale solar projects are one of the most environmentally friendly and sustainable ways of generating clean, reliable, and renewable power. They produce practically no noise or waste, require minimal maintenance, and can accommodate ongoing agrisolar practices. At the end of their serviceable life the land can be reverted to its original use.

  • Solar panels use low reflectivity glass and are designed to absorb as much light as possible in order to maximise their energy generation. When the light hits the panels at a low angle they can reflect some light, however the average reflection of a solar panel is less than a car windscreen

  • During the peak construction phase, we estimate approximately 360 jobs will be created as part of delivering the project. Our team will work with the Industry Capability Network to ensure local and regional businesses, as well as workers, remain up-to-date with project developments and are given every opportunity to get involved.

  • The utility-scale solar site is expected to operate for at least 30 years. After decommissioning, the infrastructure will be removed and returned to its pre-works condition. The project will not have any long-term effects on agricultural productivity or future land use.

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Artists impression of completed project

Contact us

 

We value your feedback.

For all enquiries, feedback, and complaints regarding the Maryvale Solar and Energy Storage Project, please get in touch via our contact form below. 
We look forward to your feedback and will be pleased to assist. 

 

Get in touch

To get in touch with our friendly team, you can email au.community@gentari.com or call us on (02) 8405 7969.