US EditionRevealed: the 10 energy projects set to connect to monster renewables zone
- On May 8, 2025, the New South Wales government granted connection approvals to ten renewable energy initiatives located near Dubbo within the state’s first officially designated renewable energy zone.
- This allocation follows the state's strategy to replace aging coal-fired plants and launch REZs that cluster renewable projects with shared infrastructure and storage.
- The projects comprise wind, solar, and battery storage assets totaling 7.15 GW capacity, expected to supply 15,000 GWh annually and power 2.7 million homes by 2031.
- EnergyCo CEO Hannah McCaughey called the initiative 'landmark' and NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe said it will secure billions in investment and ensure enough renewable energy as coal plants retire.
- The projects are projected to create over 3,200 construction and 870 ongoing jobs, reduce carbon emissions by 10.29 million tonnes yearly, and support grid reliability in the transition.
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NSW clean energy projects greenlit for REZ connection - Utility Magazine
The Wellington Solar Farm. Image: Lightsource bp, courtesy of New South Wales GovernmentGroundbreaking access rights agreements from the New South Wales Government will see ten renewable energy projects connect to the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). The State Government said that awarding access rights to these renewable energy companies paves the way for wind and solar farms and large-scale batteries to connect to the incoming …
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