New wind farm joint venture

The proposed Pottinger Energy Park is located 60km south of Hay and 75km north of Deniliquin, within the NSW Gazetted South West Renewable Energy Zone.

The project is in the early stages of development, with preliminary community engagement and planning applications under way.

It is one of many energy projects being pursued in the local area.

Others include the Transgrid overhead electricity line expected to run from Jerilderie to Swan Hill and the Yanco Delta Wind and Energy Storage facility, which received approval late last year to build 200 wind turbines across the Edward River and Murrumbidgee local government areas.

AGL chief operating officer Markus Brokhof said the proposed Pottinger Park project and partnership with Someva Renewables would represent a “significant development in AGL’s renewable and firming portfolio build out as the company transitions to a renewable future”.

“We are exploring the development of a significant wind, solar and battery project at the Pottinger Energy Park as we seek to accelerate options to develop projects that will contribute to our ambition of adding 12GW of new renewable generation and firming capacity to our portfolio by the end of 2035,” he said.

“As we progress our plans in partnership with Someva, we will engage regularly with the local community, Traditional Owners, and business and environmental groups to understand their feedback to assist us to develop a project that will benefit the region.”

Someva Renewables managing director Jamie Chivers said the Pottinger Energy Park could play an important role in NSW’s energy transition by providing reliable renewable energy for up to 830,000 average NSW homes while delivering an economic boost to the Riverina.

“As part of our co-design process, Someva has been engaging with the local community for over two years,” he said.

“During this time, we’ve been buoyed by the support the Pottinger Energy Park has received from local landowners, Traditional Owners, local businesses, local councils and the broader community.

“We’re excited to be working with AGL on this project and look forward to delivering an industry leading renewable energy project for New South Wales.”

For more information about the project, go to www.somevarenewables.com.au/project/pottinger/.