Recurrent Energy, the renewable energy developer arm of solar manufacturer Canadian Solar, has completed the sale of the Gunning Energy Park in southern New South Wales to an unnamed European infrastructure and investment group for an undisclosed sum. The successful transaction further reinforces Recurrent Energy’s reputation as a leading renewable energy developer in Australia.
Located approximately 245 kilometers southwest of Sydney near the township of Gunning, the Gunning Energy Park combines solar generation with battery storage on a 676-hectare site. The hybrid project features a 275 MW (DC) solar photovoltaic farm paired with a 120 MW battery energy storage system offering four-hour dispatch capacity. With an estimated investment of AUD 651 million (USD 421 million), the project will connect to the national electricity grid via Transgrid’s nearby 330 kV transmission line.
Significantly, the project has already secured state government planning approval, clearing a crucial hurdle for construction. Once fully operational, Gunning Energy Park will make an important contribution to Australia’s clean energy transition while enhancing grid stability and reliability.
Recurrent Energy Chief Executive Officer Ismael Guerrero stated: “This milestone builds on our continued success in the country, highlights our ability to develop innovative, large-scale renewable energy projects, and marks an important step in advancing Australia’s transition to a cleaner and more reliable energy system.”
The sale of the Gunning project represents the latest in a series of recent achievements for Recurrent Energy. The company has also announced the registration of the 150 MW Carwarp Solar Farm in northwest Victoria and the start of commercial operations at the 100 MW / 200 MWh Mannum battery energy storage project in South Australia.
The Carwarp Solar Farm was registered in the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO) market management system last week, a key step indicating readiness for testing and commissioning. Located near Carwarp in Victoria’s northwest, the solar farm is part of the broader Carwarp Energy Park, which will eventually include a hybrid battery energy storage system. Utilizing 243,000 Canadian Solar PV modules, the facility is expected to generate 405 GWh of clean electricity annually once fully operational, backed by a long-term power purchase agreement with an unnamed multinational company.
In the energy storage sector, Recurrent Energy has achieved significant progress. The company recently announced that the Mannum battery project, which it sold to South Australian energy infrastructure company Epic Energy, successfully completed commissioning and entered full commercial operation in late October 2025. The project has an actual capacity of 100 MW / 220 MWh (DC) and was developed by Recurrent Energy, with execution by fellow Canadian Solar subsidiary e-STORAGE after being sold to Epic Energy in 2024.
The Mannum battery project utilizes e-STORAGE’s proprietary SolBank technology, ensuring safe, reliable, and high-performance operation. Located alongside Epic Energy’s Mannum Energy Park, which includes two solar farms with a combined 35 MW generation capacity, the project creates an integrated renewable energy system. Its commissioning marks a significant milestone in strengthening South Australia’s grid stability and will contribute substantially to the state’s target of 100% renewable electricity generation by 2027.
Stephen Mudge, Interim Co-Chief Executive Officer of Epic Energy, said: “The commissioning of the Mannum grid-scale battery is an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to South Australia’s energy security, and we thank all our internal and external partners for successfully delivering this complex project.”
Colin Parkin, President of e-STORAGE, commented: “We are delighted to support Epic Energy in reinforcing South Australia’s grid resilience and accelerating the shift towards clean energy. Today, with over 1.8 GWh of BESS under construction in Australia, e-STORAGE continues to establish itself as a leading product and solution provider in the region.”
This series of successful project developments demonstrates Recurrent Energy’s robust development capabilities and execution strength in Australia’s renewable energy market. As the renewable energy development arm of Canadian Solar, Recurrent Energy has been operating in Australia for more than a decade, accumulating extensive local experience and market insights.
As Australia accelerates the phase-out of coal-fired generation and transitions to renewable energy, large-scale solar and storage projects like Gunning, Carwarp, and Mannum will play an increasingly important role in ensuring power supply security, stability, and sustainability. Recurrent Energy’s “develop-and-divest” strategy model also provides a successful template for renewable energy project development, enabling rapid project advancement while providing quality assets to professional operators.
Looking ahead, Recurrent Energy will continue to deepen its presence in the Australian market, developing more innovative renewable energy projects to contribute to the country’s clean energy transition and climate goals.
