TCL Solar has announced that it has been awarded the module supply contract by DT Infrastructure (DTI) for the delivery of Edify Energy’s 720MW Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap solar power stations in Central Queensland, Australia, with installation expected to commence in early Q2 2027.
The project will deploy TCL Solar Back Contact (BC) modules featuring efficiencies of up to 24.2%, a 30-year performance warranty and a 15-year product warranty.
At 720MWp, the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap solar power stations will together become the largest solar project in the world to utilise back contact solar technology, marking a major milestone in the evolution of utility-scale solar power and reinforcing the growing confidence in BC technology for large-scale renewable energy infrastructure.
Frank Zhang, Director of SunPower Corporation Australia and President of International Business at TCL Solar’s global sales and marketing centre, commented: “This award represents a pivotal moment not only for TCL Solar, but for the future of back contact technology in utility-scale applications. It demonstrates that BC technology has evolved beyond premium residential markets and is now ready to deliver unparalleled value at the largest scales of solar deployment.
“As Director of SunPower Corporation Australia, we are fully committed to DT Infrastructure, supported by our professional Australian team with its extensive experience. Established in 2008, the TCL SunPower Australian office has been the longest solar provider in Australia. Our local team, in hand with TCL Zhonghuan’s HQ support, will ensure on-time delivery and smooth project execution.”
Adam Farquer, Project Director at DT Infrastructure, added: “Projects of this scale are built on collaboration. We’re delighted to partner with TCL Solar to deliver the module supply for the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap solar power stations and look forward to working together to deliver a safe, high-quality outcome. The project not only represents a major investment in Australia’s renewable energy future, but also provides an opportunity to deploy innovative back contact technology at utility scale.”
Developed by Edify Energy, the Smoky Creek and Guthrie’s Gap stations combine large-scale solar generation with advanced energy storage. Once operational, the project is expected to generate up to 1,589,000MWh of renewable energy annually.
Following the integration of SunPower into TCL’s renewable energy portfolio in March 2025, forming TCL SunPower, the group now sells two solar module brands: TCL Solar and SunPower. Since 1985, SunPower has been recognised as a pioneer of back contact solar technology, developing some of the industry’s most efficient and reliable solar products. The expertise now also continues through TCL Solar, bringing decades of research, intellectual property and TCL’s manufacturing excellence to a new generation of solar projects.
