Energy projects in Australia

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Australia's energy transition is one of the most complex in the world, running across multiple grids, climates and regulatory policies. The eastern and southern states are connected through the National Electricity Market (NEM), while Western Australia and the Northern Territory operate independently. Fossil fuels like coal are exiting the system and the race to replace it with renewables is driving a project pipeline that is dense and fast-moving across the country.

Tracked capacity

935,398 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 Australia, RenewMap tracks 3,276 projects with a total capacity of 935,398 MW.

MW tracked

935,398

Projects tracked

3,276

Projects in the pipeline

2,125

Operating projects

1,151

Latest project updates

For projects in Australia there were 187 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 project entered construction in Australia

17 hours ago

A new data centre project was added in Australia

3 days ago

An EPBC status was updated in Australia

Project development pipeline

RenewMap tracks 2,125 projects in Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.

Project name Technology Region Size Status DeveloperDevelopmentApplication
MacIntyre Wind FarmOnshore WindQLD923 MWCommissioningAccionaApproved
Kidston Pumped Hydro Storage ProjectHydroQLD250 MWCommissioningGENEX, J-POWERApproved
Snowy 2.0Pumped HydroNSW2,200 MWConstructionSnowy HydroApproved
Western Green Energy Hub (Wind)Onshore WindWA35,000 MWDevelopmentIntercontinental Energy, CWP Global, Mirning PeopleAssessment
Western Green Energy Hub (Solar)Solar PVWA35,000 MWDevelopmentIntercontinental Energy, CWP Global, Mirning PeopleAssessment
Aurora Green Offshore WindOffshore WindVIC3,000 MWDevelopmentIberdrolaAssessment
Denman BESS (Metlen)BatteryNSW2,400 MWDevelopmentMetlen (Mytilineos)Assessment
Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro ProjectPumped HydroQLD2,000 MWDevelopmentEvolution Mining, ICA PartnersAssessment
Marulan Power StationGasNSW1,430 MWDevelopmentEnergyAustralia, Delta ElectricityAssessment
Mayfield Energy Precinct Data CentreData CentreNSW1,000 MWDevelopmentMalabar Resources, akaysha energyNot Submitted

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Largest operating projects

RenewMap tracks 1,151 operating projects in Australia, ordered below by capacity.

Project name Technology Region Size Status OwnerDevelopmentApplication
Eraring Power StationCoal (Black)NSW2,880 MWOperatingOrigin EnergyApproved
Bayswater Power StationCoal (Black)NSW2,640 MWOperatingAGL EnergyApproved
Loy Yang A Power StationCoal (Brown)VIC2,210 MWOperatingAGL EnergyApproved
Gladstone Power StationCoal (Black)QLD1,680 MWOperatingNRG Energy, Rio TintoApproved
Tumut 3 Power StationHydroNSW1,500 MWOperatingSnowy HydroApproved
Stanwell Power StationCoal (Black)QLD1,460 MWOperatingStanwell CorporationApproved
Yallourn W Power StationCoal (Brown)VIC1,450 MWOperatingEnergyAustraliaApproved
Tarong Power StationCoal (Black)QLD1,400 MWOperatingStanwell CorporationApproved
Mt Piper Power StationCoal (Black)NSW1,400 MWOperatingEnergyAustraliaApproved
Vales Point B Power StationCoal (Black)NSW1,320 MWOperatingDelta ElectricityApproved

See the full list of 1,151 operating projects in Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.

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Frequently asked questions

How many projects are there in Australia?
As of May 2026, Australia has 2,125 projects in the pipeline and 1,151 operating.
Who are the top developers in Australia?
Top developers in Australia by project count include ACEnergy (82 projects) , Green Gold Energy (62 projects) and Neoen (54 projects) .
What is the largest operating renewable project in Australia?
The largest operating renewable project is Tumut 3 Power Station at 1500 MW.
What is the largest planned renewable project in Australia?
The largest planned renewable project is Western Green Energy Hub (Solar) at 35000 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.

“RenewMap allows us to efficiently track and accurately reference projects in one centralised platform, instead of spending hours manually searching for project details.”

Ashley Robertson
Director at Moir Studio

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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.