Thermal energy storage firm 1414 Degrees has acquired Vast Solar Aurora Pty Ltd, securing 100% ownership of SiliconAurora Pty Ltd and full control of the Aurora Energy Precinct in South Australia.
The company has continued to lead Aurora’s development since Vast Solar Aurora entered administration in November 2025, advancing the precinct as a scalable, firmed renewable energy and infrastructure site for mining, data centres, and other high-intensity energy users.
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During this period 1414 Degrees progressed the 275kV transmission connection, identified a 33kV development pathway, and signed a Heads of Agreement for the proposed development of up to 1GW of AI data centre infrastructure.
Aurora is a 1,580-hectare energy and industrial precinct near Port Augusta in South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf region, positioned for the staged development of renewable generation, battery storage and high-demand energy infrastructure.
The site’s approved Stage 1 development includes a 140MW/280MWh BESS, and the project has completed key technical requirements for its proposed transmission connection, progressing to commercial access negotiations with ElectraNet.
A potential 33kV connection pathway has also been identified to support earlier-stage development ahead of the larger 275kV connection, with any connection remaining subject to the relevant technical, commercial and regulatory processes.
With full ownership secured, 1414 Degrees is moving Aurora into its next phase of development, focused on staged infrastructure delivery, securing customers, and developing the precinct as a firmed renewable energy hub.
1414 Degrees executive chair Dr Kevin Moriarty said, “Securing full ownership of Aurora gives 1414 Degrees control of a strategically important energy and infrastructure precinct at a time when its commercial potential is becoming increasingly clear.
“We have approval from AEMO for connection of the BESS and have signed a Heads of Agreement for up to 1GW of AI data centre infrastructure. Aurora combines substantial land, scalable power infrastructure, renewable generation and storage potential in a location suited to major energy users.
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“Our focus now is on converting that position into staged, commercially viable projects and revenue opportunities.”
