Recurrent Energy’s 150 MW Carwarp Energy Park Reaches Commercial Operation in Australia

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., has announced the commercial operation of its 150 MWac Carwarp Energy Park near Mildura in Victoria, Australia. The project is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Microsoft and adds to Recurrent Energy’s portfolio of large-scale renewable energy assets in Australia.

Carwarp Energy Park is connected to Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM) through the 220 kV Victorian transmission network. The project has also received planning and grid approvals for the integration of a 120 MW battery energy storage system (BESS), providing a pathway to enhance grid flexibility and reliability.

The solar facility uses approximately 243,000 Canadian Solar TOPCon modules and is expected to generate around 405 GWh of electricity annually, enough to supply renewable power to approximately 65,000 Australian households. The project is also expected to avoid around 227,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year, equivalent to removing more than 49,000 internal combustion engine vehicles from the road.

Recurrent Energy said the project was delivered with a focus on construction standards and community engagement. Carwarp Energy Park supported approximately 300 construction jobs and is expected to continue contributing to local employment and economic activity during its operational phase.

As part of its collaboration with Microsoft, Recurrent Energy has established a dedicated community benefit fund through its Community CaRE programme. The fund will be administered in Australia by Groundswell Giving and the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR) to support community-led climate and environmental initiatives, including projects led by First Nations communities.

Dylan Marx, CEO of Recurrent Energy, said the project’s commercial operation ahead of schedule demonstrates the company’s ability to deliver large-scale renewable infrastructure safely and efficiently. He added that the project’s long-term PPA with Microsoft, community fund and approved BESS pathway position it to provide clean power and additional grid benefits.

Liz Fitch, Head of Corporate, External and Legal Affairs for Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, said projects such as Carwarp Energy Park are important to Australia’s transition towards a low-carbon economy, adding renewable generation to the grid while supporting regional communities and economic development.