420,000
Equivalent households
CLEAN, NON-POLLUTING ENERGY
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
1 in 8 people still do not have access to electricity. In order to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all, it is necessary to increase the use of renewable energy from 25 % today to 38 % in 2025.
ACCIONA is positioning itself as a key player in addressing the growth in energy demand while curbing the progress of global warming and promoting the transition to a decarbonized energy model.
CLIMATE ACTION
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
The generation and use of energy is responsible for 74 % of total greenhouse gas emissions in the world. This activity is the largest contributor to global warming. Investment in renewable energy, energy efficiency and other low carbon technologies will continue to be essential to meet the new needs of humanity and to minimise their negative impact on the environment.
ACCIONA considers the fight against climate change and its related effects to be a strategic priority. The Company is working to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in order to contribute to the progress of society and respond to the main challenges of sustainable development in the areas of infrastructure, water and energy, leading the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The Orana Wind Farm (the Project) site is proposed to be located within the Central-West Orana (CWO) Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
CWO was the first REZ to be declared in Australia with the potential to develop renewable energy projects that can contribute to the National Electricity Market (NEM). The project is situated within the Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ), which is an area identified by the New South Wales Government as a priority region for the development of renewable energy projects that will support jobs and drive investment across the regional economy.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The proposed Orana Wind Farm is located south of Dunedoo (about 90km east of Dubbo) in the Central West Region of New South Wales. The location spreads across Warrumbungle Shire Council and Mid-Western Regional Council areas. The site is exposed to consistent winds across this part of the country and provides a suitable resource for the development of a wind farm.
The proposed Project will be up to 700MW, with ancillary infrastructure, including on-site substations, and the potential for energy storage.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location: Between Dunedoo, Tallawang and Cobbora, New South Wales
- Capacity: Up to 700MW
- Energy Production: Equivalent to powering up to 420,000 households annually
- Investment: Up to $900m
- Jobs: Up to 250 jobs during construction, up to 10 ongoing full-time roles during operation
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
- Significant economic activity across the Warrumbungle Shire and Mid-Western Regional Council Areas.
- Up to 250 jobs during construction and up to 10 full-time roles once the wind farm becomes operational.
- Providing a diversified income for wind farm host landowners.
- Employment and procurement opportunities for local residents and businesses.
- Establishment of a community enhancement program which will assist community organisations, community groups and local schools with financial grants to support community events, projects and activities.
- A Scholarship Program open to local students to provide support to further their education at University or TAFE.
We are committed to engaging with the local community surrounding the proposed Orana Wind Farm. We acknowledge the importance and value of feedback (including enquiries and complaints). You can contact us via our free call community hotline or email.
More information
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