Hay Solar Farm
Providing energy that is
Renewable
Reliable &
Affordable
Located a few kilometres east of the Hay township in NSW, the Hay Solar Farm developed by CleanPeak Energy was completed in September 2025. The 7.5MW solar system is comprised of over 10,000 solar panels running north to south across the paddock, ground-mounted on a single axis tracking system to follow the daily east-west movement of the sun. The solar farm layout has been carefully designed to protect the environmental aspects of the site, minimise the removal of native vegetation and avoid areas of cultural sensitivity.
In November 2025, a 20Mwh BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) was commissioned on site, allowing for the storage of any excess electricity generated during the day.
Project Highlights
Benefits
For Hay
CleanPeak works with local subcontractors and suppliers wherever possible, and have set up a Community Benefits Fund to support local projects, events, and initiatives in Hay across the life of the solar farm.
For the Climate
Once fully operational, the Hay Solar Farm is expected to offset close to 10,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year, equivalent to taking more than 2,000 fuel-burning cars off the road or powering 3,000 Australian homes.
For the Land
The site has been carefully placed to protect environmental values, minimise native vegetation removal and respect areas of cultural sensitivity, with our Net Positive Biodiversity Action Plan, guiding how the land is enhanced over time.
Project Lifecycle
The Hay Solar Farm is located a few kilometers east of the Hay township which is in the western Riverina region of south-western New South Wales.
The site is well positioned to deliver renewable energy into the surrounding distribution network, while being carefully designed to protect native vegetation and respect areas of cultural sensitivity.
With strong solar exposure across the region, New South Wales is well placed to support reliable large-scale solar generation.
Location
The clean energy generated at the Hay Solar Farm will help power Sydney’s iconic Barangaroo Precinct, advancing its net-zero agenda.
Progress
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August, 2024
Sod Turning
CleanPeak holds an official Sod Turning event with the local Mayor to signal the commencement of construction
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October, 2024
Construction
Construction begins on civil works at the Hay Solar Farm
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September, 2025
Panels in Place
Construction on the Hay Solar Farm is completed. Over 12,000 photovoltaic panels are installed across the site
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November, 2025
BESS Installation
A 20MWh BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) was commissioned on site, allowing for the storage of excess electricity generated throughout the day
CleanPeak Energy is a specialist renewable energy company. We build, own and operate a portfolio of solar, battery and thermal energy infrastructure – providing smart, reliable and cost-effective energy to our customers.
Our tailored solutions make us the trusted partner of major Australian corporations and governments seeking to become more sustainable, reduce their carbon emissions and transition to net-zero. Since our inception in 2017, we have rapidly grown to be a major force in the development and operation of distributed energy and utility infrastructure.
About Us
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Head Office: Level 21, 201 Miller St, North Sydney, NSW 2060
CleanPeak Energy acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands on which we operate and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise the continuing connection of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People to Country and their stewardship over the land on which our Hay Solar Farm is being built, for thousands of years.