European Energy has opened the Lancaster Solar Farm in Victoria, Australia, with a capacity of 108MW, marking a significant addition to its renewable energy assets in the region.
The solar facility will provide electricity to Apple through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), enhancing European Energy's presence in the Australian renewable sector.
The Lancaster project features around 170,000 solar panels and was unveiled during the Danish Royal Couple’s State Visit.
This initiative strengthens European Energy’s strategy of expanding its renewable operations in Australia, where it currently manages a development pipeline of around 10GW encompassing solar, onshore wind and battery storage projects.
European Energy CEO Knud Erik Andersen said: “The Lancaster Solar Farm adds further scale to European Energy’s activities in Australia and reflects the company’s strategy of expanding its renewable energy portfolio in markets with strong demand for clean electricity.
“Australia is developing quickly as a renewable energy market, and European Energy continues to build a project pipeline supported by long-term PPAs and partnerships with corporate offtakers.”
The company views Australia as a vital market and has secured multiple long-term agreements with international corporate clients.
In 2025, European Energy obtained development approval for a 1.1GW renewable energy facility, bolstering its project lineup.
Additionally, European Energy is constructing the Winton North Solar Farm and commissioning the Mulwala Solar Farm.
Both projects are situated within 90 minutes of Lancaster and are nearing operational status.
There are also additional projects scheduled to begin construction, with anticipated completions by 2026.
European Energy Australia country manager Catriona McLeod said: “The Lancaster Solar Farm adds operational capacity to European Energy’s Australian portfolio and reflects the continued progress of the company’s development pipeline.
“Australia offers strong fundamentals for renewable energy investment, supported by growing corporate demand and a supportive regulatory framework.”
In December 2025, the company secured planning approval for the Upper Calliope Solar Farm, a 1.1GW project near Gladstone in Queensland, Australia.
