Batchelor Solar Farms: clean energy for the Northern Territory.
Located in Batchelor, Northern Territory, these two solar parks deliver clean power to 3,000 homes each year while protecting about 22.5 hectares of land.
Timeline
See how our project timeline progresses and what we do
Identify & survey
Engage & tailor
Approvals & construct
Operate & steward
tonnes of CO₂ avoided annually
(equivalent) Households powered
hectares of land covered
About this project
The Batchelor Solar Farms — Batchelor One and Batchelor Solar Farm Co — are twin renewable energy sites located approximately 1km east of Batchelor in Australia’s Northern Territory. Together, they deliver 20MW of clean, reliable electricity to the local grid through the Batchelor 132/22kV Zone Substation.
Each solar farm is connected via underground cabling, designed to minimise land disturbance and visual impact while maintaining grid reliability.
The projects show how responsible renewable energy development can support regional communities, strengthen grid stability, and protect the natural environment.
Two solar farms, one shared purpose
Both sites use highly accurate forecasting systems to predict variations in solar output due to weather and irradiance, allowing each plant to control inverter export dynamically.
This ensures a stable, efficient contribution to the Northern Territory grid, helping maintain system security while delivering 100% renewable power.
- Batchelor One Solar Farm features 28,756 modules (435W each), with a 10MW export limit. The site is divided into two blocks to avoid important green corridors and cattle grazing zones.
- Batchelor Solar Farm Co includes 26,964 modules (465W each), located adjacent to the local substation, optimising connection efficiency and reducing transmission losses.
Together, they represent our commitment to building with precision and environmental care, powering homes and businesses while protecting the landscape.
Working with and for communities
At BSR, we know renewable energy production truly succeeds when it benefits the people and the land that host it.
From early consultation through to operation, our team engaged closely with landowners, neighbours, community groups, and local businesses, ensuring both Batchelor sites reflect local priorities and values.
These projects have:
- Created local jobs and supported small business supply chains.
- Helped develop renewable energy skills within the regional workforce.
- Operated responsibly with no air emissions, minimal water use, and a small carbon footprint.
- Respected the cultural heritage of the Batchelor region, minimising environmental impact during every stage of construction and operation.
Situated near the stunning Litchfield National Park, the Batchelor Solar Farms demonstrate how renewable power and natural heritage can thrive side by side.
Biodiversity and nature protection
From design to delivery, both Batchelor sites were developed in line with our commitment to put biodiversity and land stewardship at the heart of every project.
Key initiatives include:
- Avoiding sensitive habitats and green zones during site planning.
- Maintaining ground cover to protect soil health and prevent erosion.
- Planting and preserving native vegetation to provide pollinator and wildlife habitat.
- Responsible land management to ensure lasting environmental benefit.
Every project we deliver aims to leave the land better than we found it — a principle that guides how we operate across all our renewable energy sites worldwide.
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We are here for the long term, committed to delivering renewable energy responsibly and maintaining open communication with the communities where we operate.
If you have any questions about projects or how to work with us, we’d love to hear from you.