Federal Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Josh Wilson has announced the 19 successful projects selected under the Capacity Investment Scheme, with Gamuda Renewable Pty Ltd’s (Gamuda Renewables) two Tasmanian projects amongst the winners.

The Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm were both selected and were the only two Tasmanian projects approved under the scheme. Both projects are being developed by Gamuda Renewables in partnership with renewable energy developer Alternate Path and local landowners, the Downie family.  Subject to achieving FID, the construction of the Weasel Solar Farm is expected to begin in early 2027, followed by the Cellars Hill Wind Farm in 2028.

The successful portfolio includes the proposed 200 MW Weasel Solar Farm and the 341 MW Cellars Hill Wind Farm. Both projects will be connected to the existing on-site 220 kV transmission line, and Gamuda Renewables will deliver both projects under Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts with Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd.

The Capacity Investment Scheme is the Australian Government’s flagship revenue underwriting scheme, designed to de-risk private investment and accelerate the delivery of renewable energy by providing a government-backed revenue safety net for up to 15 years. This success aligns with Tasmania’s Renewable Energy Transformation Agreement (RETA), which secures approximately 1,200 MW (4.0 TWh) of committed CIS capacity exclusively for Tasmanian projects.

Jarred Hardman, Chief Strategy and Development Officer at Gamuda, expressed excitement at winning two bids in the Capacity Investment Scheme, noting that the outcome reflects the strength of their project pipeline and their long-term commitment to delivering renewable energy infrastructure.

Andrew Clark, Executive Director of Alternate Path, said: “Tasmania has the natural resources, the community values, and the policy framework to be a genuine leader in Australia’s clean energy future. What this CIS success demonstrates is that when projects are built on genuine landowner partnership and community trust, they are more competitive — not less. Together, we are delivering something the Central Highlands community can be proud of for generations. Securing the CIS for both projects also demonstrates the benefits of strategically co-locating solar and wind projects utilising the same connecting point”.

Hardman celebrated the milestone and commented, “Our Central Tasmanian projects represent our first Australian investment, which perfectly fits Gamuda’s renewable strategy to become a leading end-to-end developer, builder, and owner of renewable assets. We are extremely proud to be delivering these high-quality projects to diversify our Australian business and accelerate Australia’s clean energy future.”

Gamuda contributes strong regional expertise in large-scale infrastructure development and project execution, with a 4-gigawatt renewable energy pipeline spanning solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage projects to support long-term energy and water security in Australia and Malaysia. Gamuda Engineering will soon begin construction on Yanara’s Mortlake Energy Hub, based in Victoria.

About the Central Tasmania Energy Portfolio 

The portfolio currently includes Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm, which are located on Highlands Lakes Road outside of the Central Highlands town of Bothwell in Tasmania, one hour from Hobart.

• Weasel Solar Farm (www.weaselsolarfarm.com.au) is a proposed 200 MW solar project connecting to an existing 220 kV transmission line on-site. The land is currently used for agricultural purposes and will continue to support sheep grazing alongside the solar farm. Construction by Gamuda is expected to commence in 2027.
• Cellars Hill Wind Farm (www.cellarshillwindfarm.com.au) is a proposed 350 MW wind project. The wind farm will share the same connection point as the Weasel Solar Farm project. State Development Application and EPBC Referral are expected to be lodged in late 2026, with construction anticipated to start in 2028.

About Gamuda  

Gamuda Berhad (www.gamuda.com.my) is a regional engineering, property and infrastructure company based in Malaysia. Established in 1976, Gamuda has become Malaysia’s leading infrastructure and property developer, providing innovative solutions and delivering sustainable developments. Gamuda Berhad operates in nine countries – Malaysia, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, United Kingdom, India, Vietnam, Bahrain and Qatar.  

Since establishing Gamuda Engineering Pty Ltd (www.gamuda.com.au) in Australia in 2019 as a wholly owned local subsidiary, the company has secured four major infrastructure projects with revenue exceeding $4.5 billion. Projects under delivery are Sydney Metro West – Western Tunnelling Package and Stations Package West, Coffs Harbour Bypass and M1 Raymond Terrace extension. The company acquired Tunnelling Solutions in 2022 followed by Downer’s Australian Transport Projects (DTP) Division from Downer EDI Limited in 2023, now operating as DT Infrastructure. To further its footprint in the Australian market, it established Gamuda Renewable Pty Ltd in 2025 to develop the Weasel Solar Farm and Cellars Hill Wind Farm and to build a development portfolio of renewable energy projects across Australia. 

About Alternate Path 

Launched in 2023 and led by experienced experts in the renewable energy sector, Andrew Clark and Leah Smythe, Alternate Path (www.alternatepath.com.au) brings a strategic approach to developing projects in the energy, infrastructure and transport sectors. Backed by a multidisciplinary network of legal, financial, engineering, and technology experts, Alternate Path helps navigate the complex intersection of investment structuring, stakeholder relations, commercial negotiations, and government approvals.

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