Commissioning fire injures subcontractor at Mannum 2 solar project in South Australia
EIR-1111Provisional entry. The fire, subcontractor burns and estimated cost are drawn from a single retrospective mention in later reporting; no dedicated contemporary report on the January 2024 Mannum 2 incident has yet been found, so cause and full extent remain unconfirmed. Next update: 20 September 2026.
In mid-January 2024, during commissioning of the Mannum 2 solar project in the Riverland region of South Australia, a fire broke out on site. The project is owned by Epic Energy. A subcontractor working at the site suffered burns in the incident. The estimated damage bill from the fire is around 250,000 Australian dollars. Details on the specific cause, equipment involved, or extent of the fire spread have not been publicly reported. The incident was referenced retrospectively in later Renew Economy coverage of solar farm fire risk in Victoria, rather than being the subject of a dedicated contemporary report, meaning available details remain limited.
Not reported in detail; the incident occurred during the commissioning phase of the project.
- Commissioning activities on solar farms carry fire and burn risks that require the same rigour of safety controls as normal operation.
- Subcontractors working during energisation and testing phases should have clear protocols and protective measures against equipment-related fire hazards.
- Operators should ensure incident reporting and public disclosure practices allow for timely, independent verification of safety events during project commissioning.
Published 2026-09-19. Written from public reporting. Descriptive, not investigative. See the data accuracy disclaimer.