European Energy Launches 108 MW Lancaster Solar Farm In Victoria During Danish Royal Visit, To Supply Clean Power To Apple

European Energy has officially inaugurated the 108 MW Lancaster Solar Farm in Victoria, Australia, marking another important step in expanding its renewable energy presence in the country. The inauguration took place during the State Visit of the Danish Royal Couple to Australia, adding significance to the event.

The Lancaster Solar Farm includes around 170,000 solar panels and is designed to generate clean electricity for Apple under a long-term power purchase agreement. This arrangement ensures a stable supply of renewable energy while supporting corporate sustainability goals. The project also strengthens European Energy’s growing portfolio in Australia, which includes assets backed by long-term agreements and secured project financing.

The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from European Energy, along with local stakeholders and members of the Yorta Yorta community, who are the First Nations Traditional Custodians of the land where the project is located. Their involvement reflects the importance of community engagement in large-scale renewable energy developments.

Catriona McLeod, Country Manager for Australia at European Energy, stated that the Lancaster Solar Farm adds meaningful operational capacity to the company’s Australian portfolio and highlights steady progress in its development pipeline. She also pointed out that Australia presents strong opportunities for renewable energy investment, driven by increasing demand from corporations and a supportive regulatory environment.

Australia continues to be a key market for European Energy. In 2025, the company secured several long-term power purchase agreements with global corporate buyers and obtained financing for multiple solar projects. It also received development approval for a large 1.1 GW renewable energy project, further strengthening its pipeline in the region.

Knud Erik Andersen, CEO of European Energy, emphasized that the Lancaster Solar Farm supports the company’s strategy of expanding in markets where demand for clean electricity is growing rapidly. He noted that Australia is quickly emerging as a major renewable energy market, and the company is actively building a strong pipeline supported by long-term agreements and partnerships.

Currently, European Energy has a development pipeline of around 10 GW across solar, onshore wind, and battery storage projects in Australia. In addition to the Lancaster project, the Winton North Solar Farm is under construction, while the Mulwala Solar Farm has completed construction and is in the final commissioning phase, nearing energisation.

Both of these projects are located within about 90 minutes of the Lancaster site. Looking ahead, several other projects are moving toward the construction phase and are expected to become operational in 2026. These developments will further expand European Energy’s operational capacity and strengthen its role in supporting Australia’s transition to a cleaner and more sustainable energy system.