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Energy projects in New South Wales

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New South Wales is the largest electricity market in the country. The scale of activity underway is significant: several major coal generators are scheduled to close over the next decade, a network of Renewable Energy Zones and renewable generation is being built across the state, and substantial transmission investment is required to move power from where it's generated to where it's needed.

Tracked capacity

222,542 MW total (market scope)

Market snapshot

RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across all projects in New South Wales, RenewMap tracks 1,019 active projects with a total capacity of 222,542 MW.

MW tracked

222,542

Projects tracked

1,019

Projects in the pipeline

752

Operating projects

267

Latest project updates

For projects in New South Wales there were 125 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.

5 hours ago

A battery development application was submitted in New South Wales

1 day ago

A new battery project was added in New South Wales

1 day ago

A solar project entered commissioning in New South Wales

Project development pipeline

RenewMap tracks 752 projects in New South Wales across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.

Project nameTechnologyRegionSizeStatusDeveloperDevelopmentApplication
Goulburn River Solar FarmSolar PVNSW450 MWConstruction
Bulabul (Wellington) Stage 1 BatteryBatteryNSW300 MWConstruction
Calala BESSBatteryNSW150 MWConstruction
Ridgey Creek BESSBatteryNSW130 MWConstruction
Yanco Delta Wind FarmOnshore WindNSW1,498 MWDevelopment

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Largest operating projects

RenewMap tracks 267 operating projects in New South Wales, ordered below by capacity.

Project nameTechnologyRegionSizeStatusOwnerDevelopmentApplication
Eraring Power StationCoal (Black)NSW2,880 MWOperatingOrigin Energy
Bayswater Power StationCoal (Black)NSW2,640 MWOperatingAGL Energy
Tumut 3 Power StationHydroNSW1,500 MWOperatingSnowy Hydro
Mt Piper Power StationCoal (Black)NSW1,400 MWOperatingEnergyAustralia
Vales Point B Power StationCoal (Black)NSW1,320 MWOperatingDelta Electricity

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Frequently asked questions

How many projects are there in New South Wales?
As of September 2026, New South Wales has 752 projects in the pipeline and 267 operating.
What is the largest operating renewable project in New South Wales?
The largest operating renewable project is Tumut 3 Power Station at 1500 MW.
What is the largest planned renewable project in New South Wales?
The largest planned renewable project is Outback Energy at 10000 MW, currently in the Development stage.
What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.

“As a professional in the renewable energy sector, I have found immense value in RenewMap’s platform. It offers a user-friendly interface, accurate project locations and boundaries and an extensive database of energy projects in Australia.”

Kim van Hattum
Head of Development at Mint Renewables

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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.