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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
948,147 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 3,347 active projects with a total capacity of 948,147 MW.
MW tracked
948,147
Projects tracked
3,347
Projects in the pipeline
2,171
Operating projects
1,176
Latest project updates
For projects in Australia there were 344 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.
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A battery development application was approved in Australia
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A new battery project was added in Australia
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An EPBC status was updated in Australia
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 2,171 projects in Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacIntyre Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | QLD | 923 MW | Commissioning | — | — |
| Snowy 2.0 | Pumped Hydro | NSW | 2,200 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Western Green Energy Hub (Wind) | Onshore Wind | WA | 35,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Western Green Energy Hub (Solar) | Solar PV | WA | 35,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Aurora Green Offshore Wind | Offshore Wind | VIC | 3,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Victorian AI Hub | Data Centre | VIC | 2,400 MW | Development | — | — |
| Denman BESS (Metlen) | Battery | NSW | 2,400 MW | Development | — | — |
| Borumba Pumped Hydro | Pumped Hydro | QLD | 2,000 MW | Development | — | — |
| Marulan Power Station | Gas | NSW | 1,430 MW | Development | — | — |
| Tarraleah Redevelopment Project | Hydro | TAS | 190 MW | Development | — | — |
See the full list of 2,171 pipeline projects in Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 1,176 operating projects in Australia, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eraring Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 2,880 MW | Operating | Origin Energy | — |
| Bayswater Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 2,640 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | — |
| Loy Yang A Power Station | Coal (Brown) | VIC | 2,210 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | — |
| Gladstone Power Station | Coal (Black) | QLD | 1,680 MW | Operating | NRG Energy, Rio Tinto | — |
| Tumut 3 Power Station | Pumped Hydro | NSW | 1,500 MW | Operating | Snowy Hydro | — |
| Stanwell Power Station | Coal (Black) | QLD | 1,460 MW | Operating | Stanwell Corporation | — |
| Yallourn W Power Station | Coal (Brown) | VIC | 1,450 MW | Operating | EnergyAustralia | — |
| Tarong Power Station | Coal (Black) | QLD | 1,400 MW | Operating | Stanwell Corporation | — |
| Mt Piper Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 1,400 MW | Operating | EnergyAustralia | — |
| Vales Point B Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 1,320 MW | Operating | Delta Electricity | — |
See the full list of 1,176 operating projects in Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many projects are there in Australia?
- As of September 2026, Australia has 2,171 projects in the pipeline and 1,176 operating.
- What is the largest operating renewable project in Australia?
- The largest operating renewable project is Murray 1 Power Station at 950 MW.
- What is the largest planned renewable project in Australia?
- The largest planned renewable project is Western Green Energy Hub (Wind) 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.”
Get the full picture
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.