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Energy projects in South Australia
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South Australia has spent the past decade becoming one of the world's most closely watched electricity markets. High renewable penetration, grid stability challenges, battery storage innovation and a willingness to experiment with policy have all made the state a reference point for what comes next in the energy transition. The current focus is now on system strength, interconnection capacity to other states in the NEM, and how to integrate the next wave of generation resources.
Tracked capacity
65,814 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 South Australia, RenewMap tracks 358 projects with a total capacity of 65,814 MW.
MW tracked
65,814
Projects tracked
358
Projects in the pipeline
199
Operating projects
159
Latest project updates
For projects in South Australia there were 13 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.
20 days ago
A new battery project was added in South Australia
24 days ago
An EPBC status was updated in South Australia
25 days ago
A battery development application was approved in South Australia
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 199 projects in South Australia across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | SA | 288 MW | Construction | Tilt Renewables | Approved |
| Carmodys Hill Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | SA | 256 MW | Construction | Georgetown Hills RE, Aula Energy | Approved |
| Reeves Plains BESS - Stage 1 | Battery | SA | 250 MW | Construction | Alinta Energy | Approved |
| Hallett BESS (Stage 1) | Battery | SA | 50 MW | Construction | EnergyAustralia | Approved |
| Whyte Yarcowie Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | SA | 580 MW | Development | Wind Prospect, EDF Renewables | Assessment |
See the full list of 199 pipeline projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 159 operating projects in South Australia, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Technology | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrens Island B Power Station | Gas | SA | 600 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | Approved |
| Pelican Point Power Station | Gas | SA | 532 MW | Operating | ENGIE, Mitsui | Approved |
| Hornsdale Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | SA | 316 MW | Operating | Atmos Renewables | Approved |
| Lake Bonney Wind Farm | Onshore Wind | SA | 278 MW | Operating | Iberdrola | Approved |
| Torrens Island BESS | Battery | SA | 250 MW | Operating | AGL Energy | Approved |
See the full list of 159 operating projects in South Australia in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many projects are there in South Australia?
- As of May 2026, South Australia has 199 projects in the pipeline and 159 operating.
- Who are the top developers in South Australia?
- Top developers in South Australia by project count include Green Gold Energy (30 projects) , SA Water (20 projects) and YES Group (13 projects) .
- What is the largest operating renewable project in South Australia?
- The largest operating renewable project is Hornsdale Wind Farm at 316 MW.
- What is the largest planned renewable project in South Australia?
- The largest planned renewable project is Evergreen Hydrogen Production Hub (Wind) 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.