
Solar energy
Muswellbrook Solar Farm
Muswellbrook, NSW, Australia
- Phase
- Under development
- Location
- Muswellbrook, NSW
- Area
- 482 ha / 1191 acres
- Production
- 135MW
About the project
OX2 in partnership with Idemitsu Australia proposes to develop a large-scale solar photovoltaic generation facility and associated infrastructure to be known as the Muswellbrook Solar Farm. The project includes a 135MWac/2hr battery.
The site is located approximately 2.5km east of Muswellbrook, adjacent to the Muswellbrook Coal Mine, on land primarily owned by Idemitsu, the mine operator.
Coal mining operations at the Muswellbrook Coal Company site were completed at the beginning of 2023, after 115 years of operation.
This is an exciting opportunity to redevelop the site and generate post-mine investment and employment in the region.
Independent Planning Commission (IPC) February 2025
The application has now been referred to the Independent Planning Commission (IPC) for assessment and determination.
Project information and additional details on the process, how to make a submission, register to speak and relevant dates are now available on the IPC website:
https://www.ipcn.nsw.gov.au/cases/2024/12/muswellbrook-solar-farm
Three Commissioners have been appointed, Professor Neal Menzies (Chair), Suellen Fitzgerald and Michael Wright.
- Written submissions can now be made via the IPC website and close at 5pm on February 19th
- A Public Meeting will be held at 10am on Wednesday 12th February at the Upper Hunter Conservatorium of Music in Muswellbrook, Colvin Room, Level 1/80 Bridge Street, Muswellbrook.
- Speaker registrations can be made for the Public Meeting and close at 12pm on February 4th
Further Information
To read the latest newsletter please select the Documents tab below.
To contact us please call 03 8595 2406 or email info-au@ox2.com

Key facts
Project key facts
- Technology
- Solar energy
- Phase
- Under development
- Location
- Muswellbrook, NSW
- Area
- 482 ha / 1191 acres
- Production
- 135MW
Documents
Project documents
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Community Update January 2025
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Community Benefit Sharing Program
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Community Update October 2024
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Community Update August 2024
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Community Update May 2024
- Response to Community Questions February 2024
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Community Update February 2024
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Newsletter August 2023
- Muswellbrook Solar Farm Information Sheet February 2023
Sustainability
Sustainability
OX2 and our suppliers are guests in the local communities. For us, is extremely important to create dialogue with and show respect for the people who live and work in the local area. This includes transparent communication, creating local jobs, business sector development or financial grants through community funds or property tax, depending on the market and conditions in the area.
The expansion of renewable energy should not come at the expense of nature and it is not enough for us to mitigate climate change. We have long worked to minimize our negative impact on nature and are now taking decisive action towards our goal of nature-positive wind and solar farms by 2030.
Our projects are sustainable by design, from early planning to construction and management.
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
The grievance mechanism is targeted towards individuals, communities and companies who have feedback or concerns regarding our projects.
OX2 takes all complaints seriously and aims to acknowledge and resolve complaints promptly. A complaint is a formal expression of dissatisfaction made to or about OX2, related to its project development, construction, operation, or a staff member.
We acknowledge that anyone has a right to lodge a complaint and we will ensure that all the complaints we receive will be managed respectfully, objectively, and efficiently.