Renewable Energy Zone locations
Upfront land-use planning and coordinated community consultation are central to Renewable Energy Zones and will help ensure a strategic approach to electricity infrastructure development. We work on the ground with communities and collaborate with a range of NSW Government entities and other parties to get the most up-to-date data layers and undertake strategic land-use planning when preparing to declare a REZ.
The map below outlines the locations of the first five REZs. As REZs are declared, this map is updated to reflect the final geographical areas.
Five Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) in Australia
- Central-West Orana REZ (NSW)
Located around Dubbo, this was the first REZ to be formally declared. It’s expected to deliver around 3 GW of new renewable generation capacity. - New England REZ (NSW)
Covering the Armidale region, this REZ is one of the largest in NSW, with a proposed capacity of up to 8 GW of renewable energy projects. - South-West REZ (QLD)
Centered around the Darling Downs, this REZ takes advantage of high solar irradiance and strong grid infrastructure. - Gippsland REZ (VIC)
Located in eastern Victoria, this zone supports offshore wind development in addition to onshore wind and solar. - Mid North REZ (SA)
Focused on areas north of Adelaide, this REZ leverages excellent wind resources and existing transmission corridors.
Renewable Energy Zones (REZs) in Australia
| REZ Location | Construction Timeframe | Key Construction Features | Estimated Budget | Economic Impacts |
|---|
| Central-West Orana (NSW) | 2023–2027 | New transmission lines, substations, grid-scale solar & wind farms | ~$5 billion | ~3,900 construction jobs; long-term regional development and reduced power costs |
| New England (NSW) | 2024–2030 | Large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage; transmission upgrades | ~$10 billion | Up to 8,000 jobs; supports decarbonization and boosts local economy |
| South-West QLD | 2024–2028 | Solar farms, wind farms, grid connections; connection to Wambo project | ~$4 billion | ~2,000 jobs; supports Queensland’s renewable energy targets and export opportunities |
| Gippsland (VIC) | 2025–2032 | Offshore wind farms, port upgrades, grid connections | ~$30 billion (offshore) | Thousands of jobs; transforms Gippsland economy post-coal |
| Mid North (SA) | 2023–2026 | Onshore wind, solar farms, transmission lines (Project EnergyConnect) | ~$2.4 billion | Enhances grid reliability; regional job creation and investment |
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