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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
213,378 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 1,011 projects with a total capacity of 213,378 MW.
MW tracked
213,378
Projects tracked
1,011
Projects in the pipeline
759
Operating projects
252
Latest project updates
For projects in New South Wales there were 78 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.
22 hours ago
A battery development application was withdrawn in New South Wales
3 days ago
A new battery project was added in New South Wales
4 days ago
An EPBC referral was published in New South Wales
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 759 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 | Lightsource BP | Approved |
| Calala BESS | Battery | NSW | 150 MW | Construction | Equis Energy | Approved |
| Valley of the Winds Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | NSW | 936 MW | Development | ACEN | Approved |
| Spicers Creek Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | NSW | 700 MW | Development | Squadron Energy | Approved |
| Sandy Creek Solar Farm | Solar PV | NSW | 700 MW | Development | Lightsource BP | Assessment |
See the full list of 759 pipeline projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 252 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 | Approved |
| Bayswater Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 2,640 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | Approved |
| Tumut 3 Power Station | Hydro | NSW | 1,500 MW | Operating | Snowy Hydro | Approved |
| Mt Piper Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 1,400 MW | Operating | EnergyAustralia | Approved |
| Vales Point B Power Station | Coal (Black) | NSW | 1,320 MW | Operating | Delta Electricity | Approved |
See the full list of 252 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 May 2026, New South Wales has 759 projects in the pipeline and 252 operating.
- Who are the top developers in New South Wales?
- Top developers in New South Wales by project count include ITP Development (32 projects) , ACEnergy (31 projects) and Green Gold Energy (28 projects) .
- 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 Abercrombie Wind Farm at 2500 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.