Project Snapshot
đź“Ť Location: Western Riverina, NSW (60km south of Hay, 75km north of Deniliquin)
⚡ Capacity:
- 831MW wind (115 turbines initially)
- 400MW/1,600MWh battery storage
🏠 Homes powered: ~510,000 NSW households annually
đź‘·Â Employment:Â 550 construction jobs | 35 ongoing roles
💡 Developer: Someva Renewables & AGL Energy
🏆 Status: Awarded SW REZ Access Right (April 2024)
Key Features
1. Renewable Energy Leadership
• Part of NSW’s South West Renewable Energy Zone
• Connects to Project EnergyConnect transmission network
• 4-hour BESS to stabilize grid reliability
2. Community Co-Design
• $26M+ Community Benefits Program over 30 years
• Partnerships with Hay Shire & Edward River Councils
• Named after local windmill pioneers (Pottinger family)
3. Agricultural Integration
• Designed to coexist with farming operations
• 247-turbine planning envelope allows for future expansion
4. Economic Impact
• Creates local jobs during & after construction
• Supports NSW’s 82% renewable target by 2030
Project Timeline
🗓️ 2024-25: Final approvals & procurement
🏗️ 2026: Construction commences
⚡ 2028: Targeted operational start
Why This Matters
“Pottinger Energy Park continues the Riverina’s legacy of wind innovation – from 1900s windmills to 21st century renewable energy.”
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