Atlassian's Sydney headquarters to run on community solar power
Atlassian will source nearly 70% of its new Sydney headquarters electricity from a community-owned solar farm.
The tech company signed a virtual power purchase agreement with Goulburn Community Energy Co-operative. The farm runs 2,300 solar panels and a battery system on 2.2 hectares of industrial land.
The solar and battery farm connected to the grid in March 2026 after 12 years of development. Atlassian's 39-storey Sydney headquarters, opening in 2028, will receive clean power from day one.
The farm is owned by about 288 local investors who each contributed a minimum of $400. The deal follows a $2.3 million NSW government grant, as debate grows over whether tech companies should invest in renewable energy.
- 2,300
- Solar panels
- 2.2 hectares
- Land size
- 288
- Local investors
- $400
- Minimum investment per investor
Why it mattersCompanies powering major facilities with local renewables help reduce grid strain and show that meeting climate goals can support regional communities.
AustraliaCommunity investment in solar becomes more viable as major Australian companies like Atlassian commit to buying their power, potentially spurring more local energy projects across NSW.
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