The Thunderbolt Energy Hub is a proposed wind farm project combining around 380 megawatts (MW) of wind, to be delivered across two stages. The project is located in the New England Renewable Energy Zone.
Stage One is expected to comprise a 230-MW wind farm on properties to the north-west of the New England Highway. The project is permitted for up to 32 Wind Turbine Generators, with a maximum tip height of 260m. Each turbine well generate between six and seven MW.
Financing
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The project is being developed and financed by Neoen The Federal Government will provide revenue underwriting for the project through a Capacity Investment Scheme Agreement. |
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, comprising up to 32 wind turbines. |
| Dec 2024 | The project was selected as part of the Federal Government's first Capacity Investment Scheme Tender Round. The Federal Government will provide revenue underwriting for the project through a Capacity Investment Scheme Agreement. The scope of Stage One was also increase from 192 megawatts to 230 megawatts. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
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