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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
223,312 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 1,028 active projects with a total capacity of 223,312 MW.
MW tracked
223,312
Projects tracked
1,028
Projects in the pipeline
760
Operating projects
268
Latest project updates
For projects in New South Wales there were 137 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.
37 minutes ago
A new battery project was added in New South Wales
18 hours ago
A battery development application was approved in New South Wales
1 day ago
A new battery project was added in New South Wales
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 760 projects in New South Wales across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goulburn River Solar Farm | Solar PV | NSW | 450 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Bulabul (Wellington) Stage 1 Battery | Battery | NSW | 300 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Calala BESS | Battery | NSW | 150 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Ridgey Creek BESS | Battery | NSW | 130 MW | Construction | — | — |
| Yanco Delta Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | NSW | 1,498 MW | Development | — | — |
See the full list of 760 pipeline projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 268 operating projects in New South Wales, 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 | — |
| Tumut 3 Power Station | Pumped Hydro | NSW | 1,500 MW | Operating | Snowy Hydro | — |
| 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 268 operating projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many projects are there in New South Wales?
- As of September 2026, New South Wales has 760 projects in the pipeline and 268 operating.
- What is the largest operating renewable project in New South Wales?
- The largest operating renewable project is Murray 1 Power Station at 950 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.
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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.