Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian infrastructure group Gamuda Berhad has received a major boost for its renewable energy expansion in Australia after two proposed projects in Tasmania were selected under the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), providing a government-backed revenue safety net for up to 15 years.
The selected projects – the proposed Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm – are being developed by Gamuda Renewable Pty Ltd in partnership with renewable energy developer Alternate Path and local landowners, the Downie family, The Edge Malaysia reported.
According to the company, the projects were among 19 successful developments chosen under the Capacity Investment Scheme, an Australian initiative designed to accelerate renewable energy deployment by reducing investment risks and encouraging private sector participation in clean energy projects.
Gamuda said its solar and wind projects were the only developments from Tasmania selected under the programme.
The projects form part of Tasmania’s Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement, which allocates around 1,200 megawatts of renewable generation capacity exclusively for projects within the state.
The planned portfolio includes the 200-megawatt Weasel Solar Farm and the 341-megawatt Cellars Hill Wind Farm. Both facilities are expected to connect to an existing 220-kilovolt transmission line located on-site, helping streamline grid integration.
Subject to a final investment decision, construction of the solar farm is expected to begin in early 2027, while development of the wind farm is scheduled to commence in 2028.
The projects are part of a broader renewable energy partnership signed between Gamuda and the Downie family in 2025. Under that agreement, the company secured development rights for existing and future renewable energy projects with a combined generation capacity exceeding 600 megawatts, alongside battery energy storage systems capable of storing up to 600 megawatts.
Jarred Hardman said the successful bid highlights the strength of the company’s renewable energy pipeline and reinforces its long-term commitment to clean energy infrastructure.
He noted that the Central Tasmania projects represent Gamuda’s first investment in Australia and align with the group’s strategy of becoming a fully integrated developer, builder and owner of renewable energy assets.
Meanwhile, Andrew Clark said the selection demonstrates the benefits of combining solar and wind generation projects at a shared grid connection point while maintaining strong partnerships with local communities and landowners.
Beyond Tasmania, Gamuda is expanding its renewable energy footprint across Australia through several projects, including the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap solar developments, which together can generate up to 720 megawatts of electricity and store up to 2,400 megawatt-hours of energy through battery systems.
The company is also involved in the 75-megawatt Jinbi Solar Farm, the Marinus Link transmission project, and additional renewable developments such as the Carmody’s Hill, Goulburn River and Boulder Creek wind and solar projects.
Gamuda currently has a renewable energy development pipeline of approximately four gigawatts across Malaysia and Australia, spanning solar, wind, hydroelectric and battery storage technologies.
The government-backed revenue support is expected to strengthen the financial viability of the Tasmania projects and further advance Gamuda’s position in the growing renewable energy sector.
