Project

Euston Wind Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Euston Wind Farm

DP Energy Australia has proposed the 700 megawatt (MW) Euston Wind Farm located 7.6-kilometres north of Euston, NSW, in the South West Renewable Energy Zone.

The scope of the project includes:

  • 96 wind turbines, up to 275 metres tall, with a nominal capacity of 7.2 MW each
  • 33/220kV (or 330kV) onsite medium voltage transmission and connection to site substation
  • electrical underground or overhead exprot connection approximately 18km south at 220kV
  • grid connection and switching yard to conenct into TransGrid's existing 220kV or new 330kV line
  • a 500MW/2,000MWh Battery Energy Storage System, and 
  • associated infrastructure.

Key Dates

2025 Expected Construction Commencement
2027 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: DP Energy Australia under the special purpose vehicle Balranald Wind Farm

PROJECT HISTORY

Sep 2023 The project proponent lodged the Secretary's Request for SEARs and scoping report to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment.
Oct 2023 The NSW Department of Planning and Environment issued the Planning Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
NSW Planning Portal Page