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Energy projects in the Northern Territory
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The Northern Territory relies on a series of smaller, isolated power systems. Gas has historically been the dominant fuel, but solar penetration is already high in some systems and batteries are playing a growing role in firming supply. The combination of abundant solar resource, industrial activity, and remote community electrification and decarbonisation targets keeps the development pipeline active.
Tracked capacity
68,718 MW total (market scope)
Market snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across all projects in the Northern Territory, RenewMap tracks 69 active projects with a total capacity of 68,718 MW.
MW tracked
68,718
Projects tracked
69
Projects in the pipeline
32
Operating projects
37
Latest project updates
For projects in the Northern Territory there were 15 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.
9 days ago
An EPBC status was updated in the Northern Territory
1 month ago
A new project was added in the Northern Territory
2 months ago
A data centre development application was updated in the Northern Territory
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 32 projects in the Northern Territory across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAPowerlink (Solar) | Solar PV | NT | 20,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Project Ares (Solar) | Solar PV | NT | 3,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Wak Wak Solar Farm | Solar PV | NT | 2,700 MW | Development | — | — |
| Project Ares (Gas) | Gas | NT | 1,038 MW | Development | — | — |
| Project Ares (Data Centre) | Data Centre | NT | 1,000 MW | Development | — | — |
See the full list of 32 pipeline projects in the Northern Territory in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 37 operating projects in the Northern Territory, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Island Power Station | Gas | NT | 279 MW | Operating | Territory Generation | — |
| Weddell Power Station | Gas | NT | 129 MW | Operating | Territory Generation | — |
| Owen Springs Power Station | Gas | NT | 77 MW | Operating | Territory Generation | — |
| McArthur River Mine Power Station | Gas | NT | 77 MW | Operating | EDL Energy | — |
| Tanami Power Station (Granites) | Gas | NT | 52 MW | Operating | Zenith Energy | — |
See the full list of 37 operating projects in the Northern Territory in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many projects are there in the Northern Territory?
- As of September 2026, the Northern Territory has 32 projects in the pipeline and 37 operating.
- What is the largest operating renewable project in the Northern Territory?
- The largest operating renewable project is Katherine Solar Farm at 25 MW.
- What is the largest planned renewable project in the Northern Territory?
- The largest planned renewable project is AAPowerlink (Solar) at 20000 MW, currently in the Development stage.
- What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
- RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.
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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.