The proposed Sandy Creek Solar Farm would comprise a 700-megawatt (MW) solar farm and 700-MW / 2,800-megawatt hour Battery Energy Storage System.
The project is to be located 25 kilometres southwest of Dunedoo, in the NSW Central West Orana REZ.
Key Dates
| Apr 2022 | Project Announcement |
| Jun 2027 | Expected Construction Commencement |
Financing
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The project's proponent, Lightsource BP, will develop and finance the project. |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | lightsource bp |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2022 | Lightsource BP submitted a Scoping Report and requested the Secretary's Environmental and Assessment Requirements (SEARs). |
| Mar 2024 | The NSW Government has issued the SEARs following assessment under Australia's national environment law. |
| Mar 2024 | The Federal Government announced the project has received environmental planning approval and a revision of the planned capacity of the solar farm from 750 megawatts to 840 megawatts. |
| May 2024 | The project's Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was published and the project placed on exhibition, closing 25 June. The EIS indicated a revised proposal of a 700 megawatt (MW) solar farm and 2,800 MWh battery, reduced from 840 MW and 3,000 MWh respectively. |
| Dec 2024 | The project was selected for the Federal Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Round One. |
| May 2025 | EnergyCo granted access rights to 10 projects to connect to the NSW Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, including the Sandy Creek Solar Farm and Battery. |
| Aug 2026 | LightSource BP published updated construction timelines in the August 2026 Community Update for the project. Construction is now expected to commence in the second quarter of 2027. |
Estimated Total Cost
(2024)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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