AGL and Someva Renewables have announced plans for a major joint venture to develop the Pottinger Energy Park, a huge renewable energy project in regional New South Wales.
The proposed Pottinger Energy Park, located between Hay and Deniliquin in the state’s Riverina region, would consist of a 1.2 gigawatt wind farm, 300 megawatt (MW) solar farm, and a 500 MW/2000 MWh battery energy storage system.
If approved, construction on the $2 billion project could commence in 2026 and create up to 800 jobs during the build phase and 60 permanent roles once operational.
The project is still in early planning stages, with community consultation and environmental approvals underway. It falls within NSW’s designated South West Renewable Energy Zone.
AGL Chief Operating Officer Markus Brokhof said the joint venture with Someva represented a “significant development” in AGL’s transition towards renewables and battery storage.
“We are exploring options to develop projects that will contribute to our ambition of adding 12 gigawatts of new renewable generation and firming capacity by the end of 2035,” Brokhof said.
Someva Renewables Managing Director Jamie Chivers said the company had spent over two years engaging with the local community on the plans.
“We’ve been buoyed by the support the Pottinger Energy Park has received from local landowners, Traditional Owners, businesses, councils and the broader community,” Chivers said.
If built, the renewable hub is expected to provide enough energy for up to 830,000 average NSW homes.
AGL is one of Australia’s largest electricity generators with coal, gas, wind, solar and hydro assets. Someva Renewables is a NSW-based renewable developer working on projects across the state.
The Pottinger plans come as NSW aims to rapidly increase its renewable energy supply and transmission network over the next decade.
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