The project is expected to link directly with the Transgrid VNI West overhead powerlines electricity network project, proposed to run from near Jerilderie to Swan Hill.
The Equis project is the 10th energy project for this region that the Pastoral Times has been made aware of.
The planning and design stage for the Wanganella Renewable Energy Hub started this year, and is expected to continue until 2026.
If all approvals are received, Equis expects construction will start in 2029 and the hub operational by 2032.
The proposed Wanganella Renewable Energy Hub is located next to the Cobb Highway at Wanganella, and is expected to include up to 105 wind turbines with tip heights of 270m with a generating capacity of up to 840MW.
The project will also propose a switching station connecting the project to the proposed VNI West transmission line, a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility, if needed, and ancillary infrastructure including a substation, workshop, office and car park.
Equis predicts the project will power up to 490,000 NSW homes and create up to 439 direct jobs.
As the project is only in planning stages now, community consultation dates have not yet been confirmed.
In the meantime, work continues on another nine energy projects proposed for the region - including the Transgrid project.
Others being pursued are as follows:
Romani Solar Farm (Wanganella) - a solar energy project from Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia Pty Ltd covering 1800ha and including solar panels, two BESS facilities, an energy substation and access roads.
Wilan Wind Farm (Moulamein) - this will straddle the border between Murray River Council and Hay Shire Council. The project is being pursued by Kilara Energy, and is expected to deliver up to 138 wind turbines and potentially a (BESS).
West Nyangay Solar Farm (Booroorban) - proposed by Australian Solar Farms, it will include ground mounted solar panels and a battery energy storage system to store the energy generated by the panels.
Saltbush Wind Farm (Booroorban) - Octopus Investments Australia proposes to develop a wind farm comprising up to 68 turbines on the right-hand side of the highway Cobb Highway.,
Bullawah Wind Farm (Hay) - Propose by BayWa r.e, the project includes 170 wind turbines, with a maximum blade-tip height of 300m above the ground. A battery facility on site will allow for the capture and storage of dispatchable energy.
Pottinger Energy Park (Booroorban) - this projects is expected to consist of a 1.2GW wind farm, a 300MW solar farm, and 500MW/2000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
Yanco Delta Wind and Energy Storage facility (Jerilderie) - to be delivered by Origin, it is expected to include up to 208 wind turbines, energy storage and associated infrastructure.
Avenis Energy battery energy storage system (Caldwell) - The proposed site will have a maximum development footprint of 7ha. With an anticipated capacity of approximately 120MW/480MWh, the BESS will store surplus energy from renewable sources.
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