Project

Yanco Delta Wind Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Yanco Delta Wind Farm

Yanco Delta Wind Farm, proposed by ViRYA Energy, is a 1500MW wind project expected to be located in the South-West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in NSW. The scope of the works includes:

  •  Up to 225 WTGs to maximum tip height of 270 metres
  • Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), approximately 500 MW/500 megawatt hours (MWh)
  • Underground and overhead cabling 
  • Wind monitoring masts
  • A central primary substation and up to five collector substations

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2022 A scoping report for the project was published alongside a request for the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs).
May 2022 SEARs were issued for the project.
Jun 2022 Supplementary SEARs were issued for the project.
Nov 2022 The NSW Department of Planning and Environment placed the project's Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition, closing 15 December.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Project website
ViRYA
Project pages
NSW Planning Portal