Renewable Energy Systems Australia have proposed the 440 megawatt Barneys Reef Wind Farm, located approximately 12 kilometres north of Gulgong. Key components of the project include:
- up to 63 turbines with a tip hight of approximately 280 metres
- two new substations and a transmission connection to the NEM, and
- a 1,764 megawatt hour battery energy storage system.
Key Dates
| Apr 2021 | Project Announcement |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2021 | Renewable Energy Systems Australia announced the project. |
| Jul 2021 | Renewable Energy Systems Australia submitted a scoping report to The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment and requested the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements for the project. |
| Sep 2021 | The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements were issued for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the project. |
| Jan 2024 | The NSW Department of Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure issued Updated SEARS for the project. |
| Oct 2024 | RES Energy withdrew its application for Federal Government approval, reportedly due to challenges addressing changing economic and planning requirements. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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