Overview
The proposed Mologa Solar Hybrid Project is currently undertaking technical development assessments required in preparation to lodge a Planning Application. The consent authority for the proposed project is the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
Subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, the Mologa Solar Hybrid would comprise of a 250MW Solar Farm, a 250MW, 4-hour BESS, for on-site energy storage, and connection of the BESS to the existing 220kV transmission line.
Key Project
Details
Status
under-development
Location
Mologa, Vic
Technology: Solar & BESS
Energy production
250
MW
Operational Capacity
Over
140,000
Victorian homes
Project Approvals
Potentia Energy is currently undertaking technical development assessments required in preparation to lodge the Planning Application. The consent authority for the proposed project is the Victoria Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
The development is eligible for approval through DTP’s Development Facilitation Program (DFP) which is an accelerated assessment pathway for eligible projects to inject investment into the Victorian economy, keep people in jobs and create homes for people.
Project Timeline
Mid 2025
Preparing Planning Application
Potentia Energy is preparing a series of technical assessments such as bushfire, ecology, acoustic, hydrology, traffic, visual impact and culture heritage to accompany the planning application. These will outline any potential impacts of the site and will recommend ways to manage or mitigate those impacts.
Potential Energy has commenced community engagement, including providing information about the project and seeking community feedback on the proposal.
Q1 2026
Target lodgement of the Planning Application
Potentia Energy intends to lodge the planning application with DTP in Q1 2026. After the application is lodged the DTP will notify the local community via a process that is called “exhibition”. The community will be formally invited to provide feedback to DTP as part of the exhibition.
2026
Target determination of the Planning Application
Potentia Energy is anticipating a determination within six to nine months of lodging the Planning Application with DTP.
2028
Target commencement of construction
Subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, targeted commencement of construction at the Mologa Solar Hybrid site.
2030
Targeted commencement of operations
Subject to obtaining the necessary approvals, targeted completion of construction and commencement of operations for the Mologa Solar Hybrid project.
Community Engagement
Community engagement is an important part of the development application process and the broader project life cycle. It helps us understand community concerns and interests and informs how proposals are developed. Potentia Energy is committed to building strong relationships in the communities it operates in. We do this by engaging early in the planning process and providing accurate, up-to-date information as plans progress.
Urbis has been engaged to undertake the planning and stakeholder engagement during the early stages of the project development.
As part of Potentia Energy’s approach to community engagement for the project, we are seeking feedback from the community, to better understand local values and priorities and inform planning for potential initiatives to be undertaken within the local area close to the Mologa Solar Hybrid Project site. The survey results will inform local community benefit sharing initiatives, where feasible and aligned with the company values, policies and capabilities. We appreciate local community members time to contribute to the survey. If you would like to discuss your feedback in further details, please contact us.
What We Heard
Potentia Energy undertook a range of engagement activities for the proposed Mologa Solar Hybrid between August 2025 and March 2026. These included:
- More than 50 interactions (meetings and correspondence) with near neighbours
- Two community newsletters
- Six community sessions
- Four newspaper advertisements
- One feedback survey
Feedback received by project stakeholder during this period has helped shape the proposal. For more information, you can view a full copy of the Engagement Outcomes Report.
Next Steps
Potentia Energy is preparing to lodge the planning application with the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP).
As part of the assessment process, DTP will place the application on public exhibition. This is the formal process through which the local community is invited to review the proposal and provide feedback directly to DTP. Exhibition typically includes notification to affected properties by mail and publication of a notice in a newspaper selected by the Minister for Planning, usually across two consecutive issues. The exhibition period is generally a minimum of 14 days.
Following consideration of relevant assessments and completion of the exhibition period, the Minister for Planning may make a determination on the application.
Potentia Energy will continue to keep the community informed about the timing of the exhibition period, noting that exact dates are set by the Minister for Planning. A determination is anticipated within six to nine months of the application being lodged with DTP.
Project Resources
The general resources below are intended to outline key project details for Mologa Solar Hybrid.Contact Us
Project Contact
Urbis Engagement
Community Engagement
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