The landmark joint venture will help accelerate the delivery of the 80 MWac Fulham Solar Farm in Gippsland. Octopus Australia and the CEFC purchased the projects from local Gippsland developer Solis Gippsland Projects (Solis RE, Marathon Electrical Pty Ltd and WK & MA Ferguson Pty Ltd).

When constructed, the Fulham project will be a boost to the local economy, which is recovering from recent bushfires, drought and the decline of local industries including timber and coal-based electricity generation.

These projects offer an exciting new pathway for the Gippsland community to benefit from the clean energy economy.

The project is also hoping to showcase the ability of sheep grazing and solar farming to co-exist, providing a diversified revenue stream to local landholders.