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Solar projects in New South Wales
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New South Wales has a large and growing solar pipeline, with the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone anchoring much of the near-term development. As more projects reach operation, curtailment risk is becoming a more serious consideration – particularly for projects that are well-sited on solar resource but less well-placed relative to the transmission network. The REZ program is intended to bring grid investment and generation forward together, but the sequencing between connection availability and project readiness continues to drive uncertainty for many developers.
Tracked capacity
31,116 MW total (market scope)
By Project StatusMarket snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across solar in New South Wales, RenewMap tracks 294 active projects with a total capacity of 31,116 MW.
MW tracked
31,116
Projects tracked
294
Projects in the pipeline
192
Operating projects
102
Latest project updates
For solar projects in New South Wales there were 22 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 solar project commenced operation in New South Wales
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An EPBC referral was published in New South Wales
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An EPBC status was updated in New South Wales
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 192 solar projects in New South Wales across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goulburn River Solar Farm | NSW | 450 MW | Construction | Lightsource BP | Approved |
| Richmond Valley Solar Farm | NSW | 200 MW | Construction | Ark Energy | Approved |
| Muswellbrook Solar Farm | NSW | 135 MW | Construction | ESCO Pacific | Approved |
| Dinawan Solar Farm | NSW | 800 MW | Development | Spark Renewables | Approved |
| Cobbora Solar Farm | NSW | 700 MW | Development | Marble Energy, Dawn Renewables | Assessment |
See the full list of 192 pipeline solar projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 102 operating solar projects in New South Wales, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stubbo Solar Farm | NSW | 400 MW | Operating | ACEN | Approved |
| New England Solar Farm (Stage 1) | NSW | 400 MW | Operating | ACEN | Approved |
| Culcairn Solar Farm | NSW | 350 MW | Operating | Neoen | Approved |
| Wellington North Solar Farm | NSW | 330 MW | Operating | Aula Energy | Approved |
| Walla Walla Solar Farm | NSW | 300 MW | Operating | FRV Australia | Approved |
See the full list of 102 operating solar projects in New South Wales in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Solar projects are there in New South Wales?
- As of September 2026, New South Wales has 192 solar projects in the pipeline and 102 operating.
- Who are the top solar developers in New South Wales?
- Top developers in New South Wales by project count include ITP Development (23 projects) , Green Gold Energy (20 projects) and ACEnergy (11 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Solar project in New South Wales?
- The largest operating solar project is Stubbo Solar Farm at 400 MW.
- What is the largest planned Solar project in New South Wales?
- The largest planned solar project is Koorakee Energy Park (Solar) at 1000 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.”
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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.