The Thunderbolt Energy Hub is a proposed hybrid renewable energy project combining around 380 megawatts (MW) of wind, 120 MW of solar generation and a 400 MW battery, 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.
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, being 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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