The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) Transmission Project will build new high-capacity transmission lines, energy hubs and supporting infrastructure to transfer power generated by solar and wind projects to electricity consumers. The new infrastructure is expected to be operational by 2028 and will initially unlock up to 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity.
The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150 km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.
ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA, and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed by EnergyCo as the network operator to design, build, finance, operate, and maintain the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.
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EnergyCo NSW REZ and PTIPs page: https://gateway.icn.org.au/projects/12181
Overview
EnergyCo leads the delivery of renewable energy zones (REZs) to ensure long-term energy security for NSW.
These zones will harness the state's abundant wind and solar resources to keep the lights on and deliver clean, affordable and reliable electricity to everyone in the state.
The work EnergyCo is doing under the NSW Government's Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap (the Roadmap) involves upgrading the grid to connect new generation and storage projects into the electricity system.EnergyCo is seeking registrations of general interest from suppliers and contractors at all levels of project delivery. Companies that have registered will be notified of specific work packages as the project procurement proceeds, and invited to register specific interest. Please register your interest for project updates under the 'Work Packages' tab above.