Renewable energy

Helping to reach net zero emissions by 2050 and ensuring a secure, affordable and reliable electricity supply for NSW

Renewable Energy Planning Framework

The Renewable Energy Planning Framework provides clarity and transparency for how renewable energy developments are assessed and managed. It includes a suite of planning policies and guidelines for wind and solar energy generation and transmission infrastructure. It also includes Benefit Sharing Guidelines (PDF, 3.2 MB) so communities receive benefits from the renewable energy projects they’re hosting.

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Across NSW, our electricity systems are getting an upgrade

An all-of-Government effort is underway to make sure that as coal-fired power stations retire, NSW has enough renewable energy, transmission, and storage to meet the energy needs of every household, school, hospital, farm and business across the state.

The Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap is our pathway to powering our state with affordable, clean and reliable energy for everyone.

The roadmap was released in 2020 and is a 20-year plan that sets out a coordinated way forward to deliver at least 12 gigawatts (GW) of new renewable energy generation and 2 GW of long-duration storage by 2030. Renewable generation and long duration projects that achieve Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) committed status from November 2019 contribute to the roadmap minimum objectives.

Planning for renewable energy projects is an important first step toward NSW reaching its renewable energy goals.

Since November 2019 we’ve approved:

66 projects

that support the renewable energy transition

10.3 GW

new generation projects

12.9 GW

battery energy storage system projects

2 GW

long duration storage projects

That's enough to support approximately:

4.5 million

homes powered annually or

19,306

jobs created or

17.5 million

tonnes annual greenhouse emissions saved annually

Assessments

The transition to renewables will bring more affordable, reliable and clean energy to every household, business, school, farm and hospital across NSW.

The Department’s role is to assess proposed renewable energy projects so that they can begin construction. Assessment timeframes have improved dramatically, and approvals are now flowing.

Since November 2019, the NSW Government has assessed and approved 10.3 GW worth of new renewable energy generation projects, 12.9 GW / 32.1 gigawatt hours (GWh) of big batteries and 2 GW / 350 GWh of long duration storage.

Along with contributing to the roadmap objectives, these approvals feed the pipeline of renewable energy projects needed for the NSW Government’s objective to deliver a 50% cut in emissions by 2030 compared to 2005 levels.

A comprehensive overview of progress made towards the energy transition and insights gained from community consultation are included in the Renewable Energy Transition Update.

Solar farm supporting the use of renewable energy.

Projects approved

The pie chart shows the percentage split of renewable energy projects approved since the start of the Roadmap. Project assessments and approvals are the critical first step in our transition to renewable energy.

Solar farms (48%) have the most approvals – Australia has world-class renewable energy sources and the highest average solar radiation per square metre of any continent in the world.

Standalone battery energy storage systems (BESS) are the next most approved project type (30%), however this figure does not reflect the true scale of BESS approvals, as the majority of solar farms and wind farms now include them as ancillary components.

Wind energy approvals are lower (11%), however wind turbines are more efficient at producing energy than solar panels. The approved wind projects (11%) have the potential to generate over half the energy (3.6 GW) that the approved solar projects (50%) can generate (6.7 GW).

Transmission approvals make up 8% of projects approved and pumped hydro is significantly lower at <2%.

The pie chart shows the percentage of project approvals from November 2019 to December 2024. While the roadmap was released in November 2020, renewable generation and long duration projects that achieve Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) committed status from November 2019 contribute to the roadmap minimum objectives.

Renewable energy project tracker

While we have been contributing to the roadmap and its objectives since November 2019, NSW Planning has been approving renewable energy projects for the last 2 decades. This table lists all renewable energy projects that have been approved at a state-significant level since 2005 to now. For more information on individual projects, visit Major Projects on the NSW Planning Portal (search for the project’s name or key words like 'wind', 'solar' or 'energy').

This table is updated monthly and was last updated on 6 December 2024:

Approved – projects approved and under construction.
Operational – projects that are built, producing energy and connected to the grid.

Project	Project type	Status
Shoalhaven Hydro Expansion-Geotech Investigations	Hydro	Approved
Snowy 2.0-Main Works	Hydro	Approved
Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Energy Storage	Hydro	Under assessment
Shoalhaven Hydro Expansion Project-Main Works	Hydro	Under assessment
Stratford Renewable Energy Hub	Hydro	Under assessment
Bogan River (formerly Nyngan) Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Capital Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Riverina Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Walgett Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Gilgandra Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Hay Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Currawarra Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Tarleigh Park Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Sandigo Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Sapphire Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Vales Point Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Gregadoo Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Mulwala Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Yarrabee Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Narrabri South Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Orange Grove Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Maryvale Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Wollar Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Yanco Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Quorn Park Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Maxwell Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Walla Walla Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Tamworth Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Bonshaw Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Jindera Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Yarren Hut Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Springdale Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Culcairn Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Wellington North Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Stubbo Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Dunedoo Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Tilbuster Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Silverleaf Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Forest Glen Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Blind Creek Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Marulan Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Oxley Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Glenellen Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Glanmire Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Daroobalgie Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Peninsula Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Birriwa Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Goulburn River Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Wallaroo Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Gunning Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Middlebrook Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Approved
Manildra Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Moree Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Broken Hill Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Nyngan Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Griffith Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Parkes Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
White Rock Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Goonumbla Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Sunraysia Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Nevertire Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Metz Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Limondale Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Coleambally Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Hillston Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Beryl Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Finley Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Jemalong Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Wellington Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Bomen Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Suntop Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Darlington Point Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Sebastopol Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Gunnedah Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Wyalong Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Avonlie Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
West Wyalong Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
New England Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Operational
Muswellbrook Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Tallawang Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Summerville Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Bendemeer Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Sundown Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Dinawan Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
The Plains Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Sandy Creek Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Richmond Valley Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Maison Dieu Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Burroway Solar Farm	Solar Farm	Under assessment
Hume Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Broken Hill Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Operational
Liddell Battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works	Storage	Approved
Eraring BESS	Storage	Approved
Wallerawang Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Waratah Super Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Apsley Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Muswellbrook Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Coleambally Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Great Western Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Awaba Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Wellington South Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Orana Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Beresfield Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Smithfield Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Woodland Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Calala Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Tomago Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Silver City Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Armidale Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Tamworth Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Approved
Kingswood Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Ridgey Creek Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Panorama Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Beryl Battery Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Hume North Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Yanco Energy Storage System	Storage	Under assessment
Powering Sydney's Future	Transmission	Operational
Project EnergyConnect (NSW-Western Section)	Transmission	Approved
Project EnergyConnect (NSW-Eastern Section)	Transmission	Approved
Snowy 2.0-Transmission Connection	Transmission	Approved
Central-West Orana REZ Transmission	Transmission	Approved
Humelink	Transmission	Approved
Woodlawn Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Taralga Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Capital Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Cullerin Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Conroys Gap Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Silverton Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Gullen Range Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Crookwell 2 Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Upper Hunter Energy Park Wind Farm (formerly Kyoto Energy Park Wind Farm)	Wind Farm	Approved
Boco Rock Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Glen Innes Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Capital Wind Farm-Stage 2	Wind Farm	Approved
White Rock Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Sapphire Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Bodangora Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Collector Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Flyers Creek Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Yass Valley Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Crudine Ridge Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Biala Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Rye Park Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Liverpool Range Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Bango Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Operational
Crookwell 3 Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Uungula Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Yanco Delta Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Bowmans Creek Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Thunderbolt Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Hills of Gold Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Spicers Creek Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Approved
Valley of the Winds Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Winterbourne Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Paling Yards Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Burrendong Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
The Plains Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Keri Keri Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Pottinger Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Dinawan Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Junction Rivers Wind Farm (formerly Burrawong Wind Farm)	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Baldon Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Bullawah Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment
Mallee Wind Farm	Wind Farm	Under assessment

Full details for entry Shoalhaven Hydro Expansion-Geotech Investigations
Project	Shoalhaven Hydro Expansion-Geotech Investigations
Project type	Hydro
Status	Approved
Location	Morton National Park
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	201
Approval date	17/06/2019
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Snowy 2.0-Main Works
Project	Snowy 2.0-Main Works
Project type	Hydro
Status	Approved
Location	Kosciuszko National Park
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	2000 MW / 350 000 MWh
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	2,016
Approval date	20/05/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Energy Storage
Project	Oven Mountain Pumped Hydro Energy Storage
Project type	Hydro
Status	Under assessment
Location	Macleay River between Armidale and Kempsey
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	900 MW / 7200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	630
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Shoalhaven Hydro Expansion Project-Main Works
Project	Shoalhaven Hydro Expansion Project-Main Works
Project type	Hydro
Status	Under assessment
Location	Morton National Park
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	235 MW / 1880 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	253
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Stratford Renewable Energy Hub
Project	Stratford Renewable Energy Hub
Project type	Hydro
Status	Under assessment
Location	Gloucester
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 3660 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	310
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bogan River (formerly Nyngan) Solar Farm
Project	Bogan River (formerly Nyngan) Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Nyngan
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	42,441
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	162,827
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	20/12/2010
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Capital Solar Farm
Project	Capital Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Bungendore
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	50 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	18,410
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	70,631
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	21/12/2010
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Riverina Solar Farm
Project	Riverina Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Yoogali
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	40 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	16,980
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	65,146
Potential number of jobs created	102
Approval date	14/06/2016
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Walgett Solar Farm
Project	Walgett Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Walgett
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	30 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	13,422
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	51,493
Potential number of jobs created	86
Approval date	14/07/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Gilgandra Solar Farm
Project	Gilgandra Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Gilgandra
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	50 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	21,220
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	81,413
Potential number of jobs created	112
Approval date	17/07/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Hay Solar Farm
Project	Hay Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Hay
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	110 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	29 MW / 29 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	46,696
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	179,151
Potential number of jobs created	205
Approval date	20/12/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Currawarra Solar Farm
Project	Currawarra Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Deniliquin
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	195 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	88 MW / 44 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	82,779
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	317,587
Potential number of jobs created	304
Approval date	18/05/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Tarleigh Park Solar Farm
Project	Tarleigh Park Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Deniliquin
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	90 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	32 MW / 16 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	38,206
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	146,578
Potential number of jobs created	153
Approval date	18/05/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sandigo Solar Farm
Project	Sandigo Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Narrandera
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	20 MW / 40 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	40,523
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	155,468
Potential number of jobs created	134
Approval date	27/07/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sapphire Solar Farm
Project	Sapphire Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Glen Innes
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	180 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	50 MW / 100 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	72,353
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	277,586
Potential number of jobs created	210
Approval date	16/08/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Vales Point Solar Farm
Project	Vales Point Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Mannering Park
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	55 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	21,311
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	81,763
Potential number of jobs created	105
Approval date	25/10/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Gregadoo Solar Farm
Project	Gregadoo Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Gregadoo
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	65 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	26,340
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	101,054
Potential number of jobs created	202
Approval date	11/12/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Mulwala Solar Farm
Project	Mulwala Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Mulwala
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	80 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	20 MW / 40 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	32,418
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	124,374
Potential number of jobs created	134
Approval date	18/12/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Yarrabee Solar Farm
Project	Yarrabee Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Morundah
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	900 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	35 MW / 70 MWh
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	364,704
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,399,210
Potential number of jobs created	184
Approval date	20/12/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Narrabri South Solar Farm
Project	Narrabri South Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Narrabri
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	60 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	26,843
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	102,986
Potential number of jobs created	117
Approval date	21/12/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Orange Grove Solar Farm
Project	Orange Grove Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Gunnedah
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	110 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	49,213
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	188,807
Potential number of jobs created	103
Approval date	25/07/2019
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	14/04/2019

Full details for entry Maryvale Solar Farm
Project	Maryvale Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	230 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	230 MW / 375 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	97,614
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	374,501
Potential number of jobs created	160
Approval date	4/12/2019
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Wollar Solar Farm
Project	Wollar Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Wollar
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	290 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	30 MW / 30 MWh
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	123,078
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	472,197
Potential number of jobs created	325
Approval date	24/02/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Yanco Solar Farm
Project	Yanco Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Leeton
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	60 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	81 MW / 57 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	24,314
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	93,281
Potential number of jobs created	123
Approval date	16/07/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Quorn Park Solar Farm
Project	Quorn Park Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Parkes
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	80 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	20 MW / 20 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	33,953
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	130,261
Potential number of jobs created	133
Approval date	16/07/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Maxwell Solar Farm
Project	Maxwell Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Muswellbrook
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	25 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	9,687
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	37,165
Potential number of jobs created	52
Approval date	19/08/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Walla Walla Solar Farm
Project	Walla Walla Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Walla Walla
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	300 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	121,568
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	466,403
Potential number of jobs created	271
Approval date	27/11/2020
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	1/10/2020

Full details for entry Tamworth Solar Farm
Project	Tamworth Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Somerton
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	65 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	19 MW / 19 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	26,127
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	100,240
Potential number of jobs created	202
Approval date	30/11/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bonshaw Solar Farm
Project	Bonshaw Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Inverell
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 300 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	80,392
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	308,429
Potential number of jobs created	190
Approval date	3/12/2020
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	5/11/2020

Full details for entry Jindera Solar Farm
Project	Jindera Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Jindera
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	120 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	30 MW / 60 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	48,627
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	186,561
Potential number of jobs created	205
Approval date	22/12/2020
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	27/10/2020

Full details for entry Yarren Hut Solar Farm
Project	Yarren Hut Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Nyngan
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	28 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	11,883
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	45,591
Potential number of jobs created	42
Approval date	28/01/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Springdale Solar Farm
Project	Springdale Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Sutton
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	36,820
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	141,261
Potential number of jobs created	205
Approval date	19/02/2021
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	25/11/2020

Full details for entry Culcairn Solar Farm
Project	Culcairn Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Culcairn
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	350 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 200 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	141,830
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	544,137
Potential number of jobs created	510
Approval date	25/03/2021
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	27/01/2021

Full details for entry Wellington North Solar Farm
Project	Wellington North Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	300 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	127,322
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	488,480
Potential number of jobs created	404
Approval date	21/04/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Stubbo Solar Farm
Project	Stubbo Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Stubbo
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	400 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	169,763
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	651,306
Potential number of jobs created	410
Approval date	29/06/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Dunedoo Solar Farm
Project	Dunedoo Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Dunedoo
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	55 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	60 MW / 85 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	23,342
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	89,555
Potential number of jobs created	103
Approval date	2/09/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Tilbuster Solar Farm
Project	Tilbuster Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Inverell area
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	150 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	15 MW / 30 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	60,294
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	231,322
Potential number of jobs created	130
Approval date	3/03/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Silverleaf Solar Farm
Project	Silverleaf Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Narrabri
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	120 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	53,687
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	205,972
Potential number of jobs created	102
Approval date	21/04/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Forest Glen Solar Farm
Project	Forest Glen Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Minore
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	90 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	25 MW / 25 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	38,197
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	146,544
Potential number of jobs created	210
Approval date	28/02/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Blind Creek Solar Farm
Project	Blind Creek Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Bungendore
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	350 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	128,869
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	494,415
Potential number of jobs created	305
Approval date	28/07/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Marulan Solar Farm
Project	Marulan Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Carrick
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	152 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	55,966
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	214,717
Potential number of jobs created	205
Approval date	16/08/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Oxley Solar Farm
Project	Oxley Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Metz
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	215 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	50 MW / 50 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	86,422
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	331,562
Potential number of jobs created	305
Approval date	11/12/2023
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	20/09/2023

Full details for entry Glenellen Solar Farm
Project	Glenellen Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Albury
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	81,045
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	310,936
Potential number of jobs created	190
Approval date	15/12/2023
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	20/10/2023

Full details for entry Glanmire Solar Farm
Project	Glanmire Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Bathurst
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	60 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	60 MW / 120 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	25,464
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	97,696
Potential number of jobs created	204
Approval date	31/01/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	10/11/2023

Full details for entry Daroobalgie Solar Farm
Project	Daroobalgie Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Forbes
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	40 MW / 160 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	42,441
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	162,827
Potential number of jobs created	326
Approval date	4/06/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Peninsula Solar Farm
Project	Peninsula Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Paytens Bridge
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	80 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	80 MW / 160 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	33,953
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	130,261
Potential number of jobs created	255
Approval date	21/06/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Birriwa Solar Farm
Project	Birriwa Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Birriwa
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	600 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	600 MW / 1200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	254,645
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	976,959
Potential number of jobs created	820
Approval date	16/08/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	17/05/2024

Full details for entry Goulburn River Solar Farm
Project	Goulburn River Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Goulburn River
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	450 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	450 MW / 900 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	190,983
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	732,720
Potential number of jobs created	510
Approval date	23/08/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Wallaroo Solar Farm
Project	Wallaroo Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Wallaroo
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	45 MW / 90 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	36,820
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	141,261
Potential number of jobs created	208
Approval date	11/09/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	27/06/2024

Full details for entry Gunning Solar Farm
Project	Gunning Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Gunning
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	250 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	92,049
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	353,153
Potential number of jobs created	206
Approval date	29/10/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Middlebrook Solar Farm
Project	Middlebrook Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Tamworth
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	320 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	128,627
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	493,487
Potential number of jobs created	86
Approval date	11/11/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	16/08/2024

Full details for entry Manildra Solar Farm
Project	Manildra Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Manildra
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	46 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	19,523
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	74,900
Potential number of jobs created	55
Approval date	3/03/2011
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Moree Solar Farm
Project	Moree Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Moree
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	56 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	25,054
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	96,120
Potential number of jobs created	105
Approval date	17/07/2011
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Broken Hill Solar Farm
Project	Broken Hill Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Broken Hill
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	53 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	24,647
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	94,559
Potential number of jobs created	153
Approval date	27/03/2013
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	25/03/2013

Full details for entry Nyngan Solar Farm
Project	Nyngan Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Nyngan
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	102 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	43,290
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	166,083
Potential number of jobs created	305
Approval date	15/07/2013
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	9/07/2013

Full details for entry Griffith Solar Farm
Project	Griffith Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Yoogali
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	60 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	25,470
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	97,719
Potential number of jobs created	92
Approval date	14/06/2016
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Parkes Solar Farm
Project	Parkes Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Parkes
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	65 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	27,587
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	105,837
Potential number of jobs created	102
Approval date	14/06/2016
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry White Rock Solar Farm
Project	White Rock Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Matheson
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	20 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	8,039
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	30,843
Potential number of jobs created	101
Approval date	14/06/2016
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Goonumbla Solar Farm
Project	Goonumbla Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Parkes
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	70 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	29,709
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	113,979
Potential number of jobs created	102
Approval date	5/12/2016
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sunraysia Solar Farm
Project	Sunraysia Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Balranald
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	84,902
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	325,730
Potential number of jobs created	252
Approval date	20/06/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Nevertire Solar Farm
Project	Nevertire Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Nyngan
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	105 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	44,563
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	170,968
Potential number of jobs created	302
Approval date	5/07/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Metz Solar Farm
Project	Metz Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Armidale
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	40,196
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	154,215
Potential number of jobs created	158
Approval date	18/07/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Limondale Solar Farm
Project	Limondale Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Balranald
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	250 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	106,127
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	407,162
Potential number of jobs created	105
Approval date	31/08/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Coleambally Solar Farm
Project	Coleambally Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Coleambally
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	150 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	63,676
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	244,297
Potential number of jobs created	307
Approval date	13/10/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Hillston Solar Farm
Project	Hillston Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Hillston
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	85 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	36,083
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	138,435
Potential number of jobs created	105
Approval date	26/10/2017
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Beryl Solar Farm
Project	Beryl Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Gulgong
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	87 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	36,923
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	141,659
Potential number of jobs created	153
Approval date	5/12/2017
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	23/10/2017

Full details for entry Finley Solar Farm
Project	Finley Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Finley
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	170 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	72,166
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	276,870
Potential number of jobs created	136
Approval date	29/01/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Jemalong Solar Farm
Project	Jemalong Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Jemalong
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	50 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	21,220
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	81,413
Potential number of jobs created	78
Approval date	18/05/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Wellington Solar Farm
Project	Wellington Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	174 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	25 MW / 100 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	73,847
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	283,318
Potential number of jobs created	305
Approval date	25/05/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bomen Solar Farm
Project	Bomen Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Bomen
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	10 MW / 40 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	40,523
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	155,468
Potential number of jobs created	205
Approval date	8/10/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Suntop Solar Farm
Project	Suntop Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	170 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	72,149
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	276,805
Potential number of jobs created	260
Approval date	4/12/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Darlington Point Solar Farm
Project	Darlington Point Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Darlington Downs
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	275 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 400 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	116,740
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	447,879
Potential number of jobs created	305
Approval date	7/12/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sebastopol Solar Farm
Project	Sebastopol Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Sebastopol
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	90 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	144 MW / 101 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	36,470
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	139,921
Potential number of jobs created	153
Approval date	27/02/2019
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Gunnedah Solar Farm
Project	Gunnedah Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Gunnedah
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	150 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	67,108
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	257,465
Potential number of jobs created	160
Approval date	12/03/2019
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	12/11/2018

Full details for entry Wyalong Solar Farm
Project	Wyalong Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Wyalong
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	25 MW / 50 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	40,523
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	155,468
Potential number of jobs created	156
Approval date	7/05/2019
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Avonlie Solar Farm
Project	Avonlie Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Narrandera
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 100 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	81,045
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	310,936
Potential number of jobs created	210
Approval date	8/08/2019
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry West Wyalong Solar Farm
Project	West Wyalong Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Wyalong
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	90 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	50 MW / 90 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	36,470
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	139,921
Potential number of jobs created	303
Approval date	28/11/2019
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry New England Solar Farm
Project	New England Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Uralla
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	720 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	1400 MW / 2800 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	289,412
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,110,346
Potential number of jobs created	715
Approval date	9/03/2020
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	20/12/2019

Full details for entry Muswellbrook Solar Farm
Project	Muswellbrook Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Muswellbrook
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	135 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	135 MW / 270 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	52,310
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	200,690
Potential number of jobs created	204
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Tallawang Solar Farm
Project	Tallawang Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Beryl
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	500 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 1000 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	212,204
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	814,133
Potential number of jobs created	437
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Summerville Solar Farm
Project	Summerville Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Rappville
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	90 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	90 MW / 360 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	36,176
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	138,793
Potential number of jobs created	207
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bendemeer Solar Farm
Project	Bendemeer Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Bendemeer
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 300 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	80,392
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	308,429
Potential number of jobs created	322
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sundown Solar Farm
Project	Sundown Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Glen Innes
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	360 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	144,706
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	555,173
Potential number of jobs created	203
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Dinawan Solar Farm
Project	Dinawan Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Coleambally
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	800 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	339,606
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,302,920
Potential number of jobs created	410
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry The Plains Solar Farm
Project	The Plains Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Hay
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	400 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	400 MW / 1600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	169,803
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	651,460
Potential number of jobs created	570
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sandy Creek Solar Farm
Project	Sandy Creek Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Dunedoo
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	700 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	700 MW / 2800 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	297,085
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,139,786
Potential number of jobs created	715
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Richmond Valley Solar Farm
Project	Richmond Valley Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Richmond Valley
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	500 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	275 MW / 2200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	200,980
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	771,073
Potential number of jobs created	208
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Maison Dieu Solar Farm
Project	Maison Dieu Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Singleton
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	60 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	40 MW / 80 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	23,249
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	89,196
Potential number of jobs created	155
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Burroway Solar Farm
Project	Burroway Solar Farm
Project type	Solar Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Burroway
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 400 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	42,441
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	162,827
Potential number of jobs created	254
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Hume Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Hume Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Lake Hume
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	20 MW / 40 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	42
Approval date	21/01/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Broken Hill Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Broken Hill Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Operational
Location	Broken Hill
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	50 MW / 100 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	51
Approval date	8/09/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Liddell Battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works
Project	Liddell Battery and Bayswater Ancillary Works
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Muswellbrook
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 2000 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	103
Approval date	8/03/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Eraring BESS
Project	Eraring BESS
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Eraring
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	700 MW / 2800 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	131
Approval date	10/05/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Wallerawang Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Wallerawang Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Wallerawang
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 1000 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	105
Approval date	4/08/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Waratah Super Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Waratah Super Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Munmorah
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	850 MW / 1680 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	165
Approval date	21/02/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Apsley Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Apsley Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Apsley
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	120 MW / 240 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	55
Approval date	2/06/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Muswellbrook Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Muswellbrook Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Muswellbrook
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 300 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	78
Approval date	7/07/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Coleambally Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Coleambally Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Coleambally
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 400 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	51
Approval date	15/09/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Great Western Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Great Western Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Wallerawang
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 1000 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	256
Approval date	2/11/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Awaba Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Awaba Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Toronto
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	50 MW / 100 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	32
Approval date	22/12/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Wellington South Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Wellington South Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 1000 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	52
Approval date	22/12/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Orana Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Orana Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	415 MW / 1660 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	156
Approval date	22/12/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Beresfield Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Beresfield Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Beresfield
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	170 MW / 340 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	62
Approval date	22/12/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Bellambi Heights Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Beryl
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	408 MW / 816 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	106-110
Approval date	2/05/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Smithfield Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Smithfield Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Smithfield
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	72 MW / 260 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	32
Approval date	7/05/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Woodland Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Woodland Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Darlington Point
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 1200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	52
Approval date	7/06/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Calala Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Calala Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Calala
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	300 MW / 600 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	177
Approval date	28/06/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Tomago Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Tomago Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Tomago
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 2000 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	206
Approval date	8/11/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Silver City Energy Storage System
Project	Silver City Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Broken Hill
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 1600 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	816
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Armidale Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Armidale Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Armidale
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 300 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	102
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Tamworth Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Tamworth Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Tamworth
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 400 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	151
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Approved
Location	Blackmans Flat
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 2000 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	179
Approval date	15/11/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Kingswood Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Kingswood Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Tamworth
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	270 MW / 1080 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	102
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Ridgey Creek Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Ridgey Creek Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Parkes
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	130 MW / 260 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	52
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Panorama Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Panorama Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Bathurst
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	21
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Beryl Battery Energy Storage System
Project	Beryl Battery Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Beryl
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	51
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Hume North Energy Storage System
Project	Hume North Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Deniliquin
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	74 MW / 148 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	52
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Yanco Energy Storage System
Project	Yanco Energy Storage System
Project type	Storage
Status	Under assessment
Location	Yanco
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	250 MW / 1100 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	75
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Powering Sydney's Future
Project	Powering Sydney's Future
Project type	Transmission
Status	Operational
Location	Rookwood to Beaconsfield
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	140
Approval date	14/05/2020
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Project EnergyConnect (NSW-Western Section)
Project	Project EnergyConnect (NSW-Western Section)
Project type	Transmission
Status	Approved
Location	SA Border to Buronga substation to Red Cliffs (Vic)
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	605
Approval date	28/09/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Project EnergyConnect (NSW-Eastern Section)
Project	Project EnergyConnect (NSW-Eastern Section)
Project type	Transmission
Status	Approved
Location	Buronga to Wagga Wagga
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	505
Approval date	2/09/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Snowy 2.0-Transmission Connection
Project	Snowy 2.0-Transmission Connection
Project type	Transmission
Status	Approved
Location	Kosciuszko National Park
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	142
Approval date	2/09/2022
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Central-West Orana REZ Transmission
Project	Central-West Orana REZ Transmission
Project type	Transmission
Status	Approved
Location	From Wollar to Ellong Ellong via Merotherie
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	1,860
Approval date	26/06/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Humelink
Project	Humelink
Project type	Transmission
Status	Approved
Location	From Wagga Wagga to Bannaby
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	N/A
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	N/A
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	N/A
Potential number of jobs created	1,605
Approval date	14/11/2024
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Woodlawn Wind Farm
Project	Woodlawn Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Tarago
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	48.3 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	28,269
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	108,455
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	4/10/2005
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Taralga Wind Farm
Project	Taralga Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Taralga
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	107 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	62,625
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	240,263
Potential number of jobs created	200
Approval date	17/01/2006
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Capital Wind Farm
Project	Capital Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Tarago
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	140.7 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 5
Number of households capable of being powered	82,348
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	315,935
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	7/11/2006
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Cullerin Wind Farm
Project	Cullerin Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Goulburn
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	30 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	17,558
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	67,363
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	21/02/2007
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Conroys Gap Wind Farm
Project	Conroys Gap Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Yass
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	30 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	17,558
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	67,363
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	31/05/2007
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Silverton Wind Farm
Project	Silverton Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Silverton
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	98,543
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	378,065
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	24/05/2009
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Gullen Range Wind Farm
Project	Gullen Range Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Cullerin Range
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	165.5 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	96,863
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	371,622
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	26/06/2009
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Crookwell 2 Wind Farm
Project	Crookwell 2 Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Crookwell
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	91 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	53,260
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	204,336
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	29/06/2009
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Upper Hunter Energy Park Wind Farm (formerly Kyoto Energy Park Wind Farm)
Project	Upper Hunter Energy Park Wind Farm (formerly Kyoto Energy Park Wind Farm)
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Scone
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	80 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	42,138
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	161,666
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	1/01/2010
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Boco Rock Wind Farm
Project	Boco Rock Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Nimmitabel
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	113 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	72,771
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	279,192
Potential number of jobs created	115
Approval date	9/08/2010
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Glen Innes Wind Farm
Project	Glen Innes Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Glen Innes
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	75 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 4
Number of households capable of being powered	44,371
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	170,232
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	10/08/2010
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Capital Wind Farm-Stage 2
Project	Capital Wind Farm-Stage 2
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Tarago
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	143 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 4
Number of households capable of being powered	83,695
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	321,099
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	1/11/2011
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	19/10/2011

Full details for entry White Rock Wind Farm
Project	White Rock Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Swan Vale
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	175 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 6
Number of households capable of being powered	103,533
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	397,209
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	10/07/2012
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Sapphire Wind Farm
Project	Sapphire Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Glen Innes
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	270 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	159,736
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	612,837
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	26/06/2013
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bodangora Wind Farm
Project	Bodangora Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Wellington
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	100 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 4
Number of households capable of being powered	55,082
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	211,326
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	30/08/2013
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	17/06/2013

Full details for entry Collector Wind Farm
Project	Collector Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Cullerin Range
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	227 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	132,858
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	509,717
Potential number of jobs created	150
Approval date	2/12/2013
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	24/09/2013

Full details for entry Flyers Creek Wind Farm
Project	Flyers Creek Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Carcoar
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	126 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	69,404
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	266,271
Potential number of jobs created	847
Approval date	14/03/2014
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	26/11/2013

Full details for entry Yass Valley Wind Farm
Project	Yass Valley Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Yass
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	197.5 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	115,592
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	443,476
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	30/03/2016
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	1/02/2016

Full details for entry Crudine Ridge Wind Farm
Project	Crudine Ridge Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Mudgee
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	134 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 3
Number of households capable of being powered	73,810
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	283,177
Potential number of jobs created	0
Approval date	10/05/2016
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	4/01/2016

Full details for entry Biala Wind Farm
Project	Biala Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Crookwell
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	110 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	64,380
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	246,999
Potential number of jobs created	81
Approval date	12/04/2017
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	9/12/2016

Full details for entry Rye Park Wind Farm
Project	Rye Park Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Rye Park
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	462 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	270,398
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,037,397
Potential number of jobs created	262
Approval date	22/05/2017
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	3/03/2017

Full details for entry Liverpool Range Wind Farm
Project	Liverpool Range Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Cassilis/Coolah
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	1332 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	733,695
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	2,814,866
Potential number of jobs created	597
Approval date	27/03/2018
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bango Wind Farm
Project	Bango Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Operational
Location	Yass
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	244 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	142,807
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	547,889
Potential number of jobs created	165
Approval date	1/05/2018
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	23/02/2018

Full details for entry Crookwell 3 Wind Farm
Project	Crookwell 3 Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Crookwell
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	98.6 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	57,708
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	221,401
Potential number of jobs created	46
Approval date	14/10/2020
Approved by	NSW Land and Environment Court
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Uungula Wind Farm
Project	Uungula Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Dubbo
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	400 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	150 MW / 150 MWh
Modifications	Mod 2
Number of households capable of being powered	220,329
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	845,305
Potential number of jobs created	262
Approval date	7/05/2021
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Yanco Delta Wind Farm
Project	Yanco Delta Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Jerilderie
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	1500 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	800 MW / 800 MWh
Modifications	Mod 1
Number of households capable of being powered	684,720
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	2,626,969
Potential number of jobs created	330
Approval date	21/12/2023
Approved by	Minister or delegate
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bowmans Creek Wind Farm
Project	Bowmans Creek Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Muswellbrook
Renewable energy zone	Hunter-Central Coast REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	335 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	176,454
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	676,978
Potential number of jobs created	160
Approval date	6/02/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	20/11/2023

Full details for entry Thunderbolt Wind Farm
Project	Thunderbolt Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Kentucky
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	192 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	113,590
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	435,795
Potential number of jobs created	219
Approval date	8/05/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	19/02/2024

Full details for entry Hills of Gold Wind Farm
Project	Hills of Gold Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Nundle
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	384 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 400 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	227,180
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	871,590
Potential number of jobs created	306
Approval date	9/09/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	12/12/2023

Full details for entry Spicers Creek Wind Farm
Project	Spicers Creek Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Approved
Location	Spicers Creek
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	700 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	400 MW / 1800 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	385,576
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,479,284
Potential number of jobs created	602
Approval date	31/10/2024
Approved by	Independent Planning Commission
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	30/07/2024

Full details for entry Valley of the Winds Wind Farm
Project	Valley of the Winds Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Coolah
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	943 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	320 MW / 640 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	519,425
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,992,807
Potential number of jobs created	450
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Winterbourne Wind Farm
Project	Winterbourne Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Walcha
Renewable energy zone	New England REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	700 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW / 200 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	414,130
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,588,836
Potential number of jobs created	406
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Paling Yards Wind Farm
Project	Paling Yards Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Oberon
Renewable energy zone	N/A
Generating capacity (MW)	287 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	158,086
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	606,506
Potential number of jobs created	404
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Burrendong Wind Farm
Project	Burrendong Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Yarrabin
Renewable energy zone	Central West Orana REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	450 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	247,870
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	950,968
Potential number of jobs created	262
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry The Plains Wind Farm
Project	The Plains Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Hay Shire
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	1350 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	616,248
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	2,364,272
Potential number of jobs created	746
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Keri Keri Wind Farm
Project	Keri Keri Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Keri Keri
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	884 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 800 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	403,528
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,548,161
Potential number of jobs created	662
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Pottinger Wind Farm
Project	Pottinger Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Booroorban
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	1300 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	500 MW / 1000 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	593,424
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	2,276,707
Potential number of jobs created	950
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Dinawan Wind Farm
Project	Dinawan Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Coleambally
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	1200 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	N/A
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	547,776
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	2,101,576
Potential number of jobs created	650
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Junction Rivers Wind Farm (formerly Burrawong Wind Farm)
Project	Junction Rivers Wind Farm (formerly Burrawong Wind Farm)
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Balranald
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	750 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 800 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	342,360
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,313,485
Potential number of jobs created	415
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Baldon Wind Farm
Project	Baldon Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Moulamein
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	1400 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	200 MW / 400 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	639,072
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	2,451,838
Potential number of jobs created	320
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Bullawah Wind Farm
Project	Bullawah Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Hay
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	815 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	359 MW / 718 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	372,031
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	1,427,320
Potential number of jobs created	440
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Full details for entry Mallee Wind Farm
Project	Mallee Wind Farm
Project type	Wind Farm
Status	Under assessment
Location	Buronga
Renewable energy zone	South West REZ
Generating capacity (MW)	402 MW
Storage capacity (MW/MWh)	100 MW/ 800 MWh
Modifications	N/A
Number of households capable of being powered	183,505
Carbon emissions avoided in first year (tonnes CO2e)	704,028
Potential number of jobs created	430
Approval date	N/A
Approved by	N/A
Referred to Independent Planning Commission	N/A

Solar energy
Wind energy
Battery, pumped-hydro and energy storage
Hydrogen
Transmission

Solar energy

Renewables like solar are now the most affordable source of energy, and we’re already harnessing our natural solar generation advantages in NSW. Technology is also becoming increasingly available to support large-scale solar energy storage.

Solar energy is helping to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and give the people of NSW a reliable and affordable energy supply.

Since November 2019 the NSW Government has approved 32 solar energy projects with a combined power generation of 6.65 GW – enough to power approximately 2.71 million homes.

There are 8 solar projects under construction, with more in the planning pipeline.

Visit Major Projects on the NSW Planning Portal to find out more about individual projects and what’s in the planning pipeline (search for projects using the project name or key words like 'solar', ‘energy’).

Wind energy

We have abundant wind resources in NSW, and wind farms are harnessing this resource to deliver clean, affordable and reliable energy for everyone in NSW.

The NSW Government supports the development of a sustainable wind energy industry in the state. Wind energy is helping to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions and lower energy costs.

Since November 2019 7 wind energy projects were approved with a combined power generation of 3.6 GW – enough to power approximately 1.87 million homes.

There are 4 wind projects under construction, with more projects in the planning pipeline.

Battery, pumped-hydro and energy storage

In NSW, we have the expertise, commitment and a plan to harness our abundant solar and wind resources.

For those times when the sun isn’t shining or the wind blowing as strongly, we need to make sure we have large-scale energy storage like pumped hydro and big batteries to draw power from.

This process is sometimes referred to as ‘firming’, and it means that in the times when our natural resources aren’t generating as much energy, we have a reliable and stable power source available.

We will need a significant amount of new storage and firming infrastructure over the coming decades to meet the NSW Government’s legislated net zero target and fill the energy gap created by the exit of coal-fired power generation.

Since November 2019 the NSW Government approved 20 battery energy storage systems, with a combined power storage of 6.7 GW – enough to power 1.26 million homes for a day.

In addition, 25 battery energy storage systems have been approved as part of solar projects, with 4.8 GW of storage to power approximately 606,242 homes for a day. A further 4 battery energy storage systems have been approved as part of wind projects with 1.45 GW of storage to power approximately 203,784 homes for a day.

There are 3 battery energy storage projects under construction, with more battery and pumped-hydro projects in the planning pipeline.

Renewable energy storage systems will ensure that everyone has access to affordable, clean and reliable energy.

Hydrogen

The NSW Government supports the development of the hydrogen industry and recognises its potential as a clean, renewable and reliable source of green energy, alternate fuel and industrial feedstock.

In October 2021, the NSW Government released the NSW Hydrogen Strategy. The strategy aims to stimulate investment and lower hydrogen production costs to enable the rapid expansion of a new hydrogen industry.

Adopting hydrogen technologies will help us meet the NSW Government’s commitment for net zero emissions by 2050.

Transmission

The NSW Government is leading a once-in-a-generation upgrade of the electricity network, building the infrastructure we need to keep the lights on.

We need to build new transmission lines to link power-generating solar farms, wind farms and storage systems like mega batteries and pumped hydro to the energy grid. This makes sure clean, affordable and reliable electricity is delivered to homes, businesses, farms, hospitals and schools around the state.

Our current transmission lines don’t have spare capacity for energy that needs to be transmitted, and they aren’t necessarily in the places where we have the best renewable energy resources.

Since November 2019 the NSW Government has approved 5 key transmission lines that will connect renewable energy projects to the national electricity network, including EnergyConnect (East and West), Central-West Orana REZ Transmission, Snowy 2.0 Transmission, Powering Sydney’s Future and Humelink.

We are assessing new transmission infrastructure projects that could be developed over the coming years to connect our renewable generators and storage to the grid. Transmission lines are essential in helping NSW reach its Roadmap objectives and 2050 net zero targets.

Visit Major Projects on the NSW Planning Portal to find out more about individual projects and what’s in the planning pipeline (search for projects using the project name of key words ‘transmission’ or ‘energy’).

Independent Expert Advisory Panel

The Independent Expert Advisory Panel for Energy Transition has been established to give our planning team and the Independent Planning Commission of NSW access to the world's-best scientific advice when assessing energy projects related to NSW renewable energy zones under the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.