Major Contract

Thunderbolt Energy Hub - Stage One

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Thunderbolt Energy Hub - Stage One

Thunderbolt Energy Hub – Stage One will include properties to the north-west of the New England Highway and will be focused on wind energy. The size of Stage One is proposed to be 192 MW of wind energy, equivalent to 32 wind turbines.

Financing

The project is being developed and financed by Neoen

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Neoen

PROJECT HISTORY

Dec 2020 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements for the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessment.
Nov 2021 SEARs issued by the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment for Stage One, taking scope changes into account.
May 2024 The NSW Government granted development consent for Stage One of the project, being up to 32 wind turbines.