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Assessment · SSD-72383210 · Major Project

Forbes Solar Farm

The construction, operation and decommissioning of a 166 MW solar farm, an associated battery energy storage system (BESS) with a capacity 120 MW/960 MWh, and ancillary infrastructure.

Project details

Application
SSD-72383210
Status
Assessment
Type
State Significant Development
Council area
Forbes Shire
Property
207 Hoopers Road Forbes 2871
Development type
Electricity Generation - Solar
Source
View on NSW Planning Portal

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Under assessment

The Department of Planning is assessing the project against planning controls and the issues raised in submissions.

Last checked on the Planning Portal
4 Nov 2026

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