The project is a proposed 180 megawatt (MW) Solar Farm and battery located approximately 70 kilometres east of Dubbo, in the NSW Central West - Orana Renewable Energy Zone.
The scope of the project comprises construction of:
- a 180-MW solar farm
- a 400-MW / 400-MWh BESS
- one onsite substation, and
- supporting infrastructure.
The project is expected to connect to EnergyCo’s Merotherie Energy Hub via an overhead transmission line.
Key Dates
| Nov 2023 | Project Announcement |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Eco Energy World (Proponent) |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Nov 2023 | The proponent lodged a Request for the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment. |
| Jan 2024 | SEARs were issued for the project. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2018)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
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