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Our renewable energy zones harness NSW's abundant wind and solar to power the state and deliver benefits to local communities.

Explore the projects connecting NSW to renewable energy

Learn more about renewable energy zones and and other projects that are paving the way towards a clean, reliable and affordable electricity system.

Kangaroo at Bodangora Wind Farm - Central-West Orana REZ

Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone

The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone is the first renewable energy zone in NSW and one of the first in Australia.

New England Renewable Energy Zone

The New England Renewable Energy Zone will be NSW's largest renewable energy zone by capacity and scale.

Buronga substation Project EnergyConnect at sunset

South West Renewable Energy Zone

The South West Renewable Energy Zone encompasses the Project EnergyConnect and VNI West transmission projects.

Hunter-Central Coast REZ transmission project Ausgrid

Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone

The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone will be the first renewable energy zone in Australia to upgrade existing distribution poles and wires.

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Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone

The Illawarra Renewable Energy Zone is in its early planning stages.

Hunter Transmission Project

The Hunter Transmission Project is a critical project that will carry electricity from inland renewable energy zones to homes and businesses across the state.

Waratah Super Battery Project

The Waratah Super Battery Project will act as a 'shock absorber' for the NSW energy system in the event of power surges and blackouts from events like lightning strikes.

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Port to Renewable Energy Zones

The Port to Renewable Energy Zones program involves working with Transport for NSW to deliver key road upgrades so equipment like wind turbines can move safely.

Managing community benefits and impacts

We’re making sure regional communities hosting infrastructure share additional benefits in this once-in-a-generation economic opportunity. 

Community Employment and Benefit Program

The Community and Employment Benefit Program will contribute to the long-term prosperity of host regions by funding community-led initiatives, public infrastructure and First Nations projects.