Project Overview
📍 Location: Near Hay, NSW (Riverina region)
💨 Capacity: Up to 1,000MW (170 turbines @ 300m max height)
🔋 Storage: Integrated battery facility for dispatchable energy
🏠 Homes Powered: ~500,000 NSW households
⚡ Grid Connection: Project EnergyConnect transmission line
🏗️ Developer: BayWa r.e. (global renewables leader)
Key Benefits
For the Environment
✅ Clean Energy: Offsets ~2M tonnes CO₂ annually*
✅ Storage Solution: Battery ensures grid reliability
For the Community
💰 $95,000+ awarded through Community Grants Program (2023–24)
🤝 Supported 16+ local organizations, including:
- Hay Show & Business Awards
- Country Education Foundation
- Indigenous cultural initiatives
- Schools and sports clubs
For the Economy
👷 400+ jobs during construction | 40+ ongoing roles
🛠️ Local business opportunities for suppliers
🏗️ Infrastructure investment in Riverina region
Community Engagement Highlights
• Active partnerships with Hay, Deniliquin, Coleambally, and Darlington Point
• 2025 Grants Funded:
- Solar installation for Deniliquin Boat Club
- Environmental rehab of North Lagoon
- Hayland Gathering Scottish festival
- First aid equipment for junior rugby
“Our grants program reflects BayWa’s commitment to leaving a lasting legacy – not just clean energy, but stronger communities.”
Project Timeline
📅 2024–25: Environmental studies & final design
📅 2026: Construction begins
📅 2028: Target operational date
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