VicGrid’s draft Victorian Transmission Plan a promising roadmap for state’s renewable energy future
Press Release - 23 May 2025
Lumea, part of the Transgrid Group, has welcomed VicGrid’s draft Victorian Transmission Plan (VTP) and looks forward to working with the State Government on supporting its ambitions to provide more renewable energy to Victorians.
Lumea Executive General Manager Craig Stallan said the Victorian Government’s draft VTP provides certainty to the energy sector by setting out the future requirements for more wind and solar energy and transmission upgrades across Victoria over the next 15 years.
“This vision will help deliver access to reliable clean energy for the state’s energy grid, helping Victoria reach its 2045 net zero target,” Mr Stallan said.
“The opportunities for Victoria are immense and Lumea looks forward to continuing to help deliver affordable, cleaner energy to Victorian households and businesses.
“Lumea welcomes the opportunity to have meaningful engagement in the development of the final VTP and are ready to support the transmission expansion, reinforcement and strengthening programs. We’re also ready to support our customers connecting within the new renewable energy zones (REZs).”
Central to the VicGrid draft plan is seven new REZs with up to 8 gigawatts of new onshore capacity.
The draft transmission plan provides greater certainty for industry investing in Victorian renewable energy and will create a wealth of opportunities for new renewable projects which will accelerate Victoria’s clean energy transition.
Lumea has already connected more than 55 renewable energy projects and are the most experienced connections provider to the National Electricity Market, with a portfolio of over 13GW in renewable energy projects connected or under construction. These projects in Victoria are:
Owner and operator of Deer Park Terminal Station
Berrybank Stage 1 and 2 Wind Farm connection
Kiamal Solar Farm connection
Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub connection
“Lumea is ready and equipped to work with the Victorian Government and our partners on the essential projects needed to ensure households and businesses have access to reliable, sustainable and affordable energy across Victoria,” Mr Stallan said.
