Valley of the Winds
Harnessing nature’s energy to power the future
Project details
Valley of the Winds will capture the natural power of the wind flowing through the Coolah Valley in the central west region of NSW. Up to 148 wind turbines will generate enough clean renewable energy to power 697,000 homes.
Investment:
$1 billion
Construction Jobs:
400
Ongoing jobs:
up to 50
Wind turbines:
Approx 148
Generation Capacity:
800 MW
Renewable energy:
2,900 GWh a year
Homes supplied:
697,000
CO2 reduction:
2m tonnes a year
Storage:
Potential for battery
Community
The region’s agricultural connection with the land will continue side by side with renewable energy generation, bringing jobs and economic growth to the local area.
Location
The project will be located in Central NSW around 5km south-west of the small rural township of Coolah. Approximately 148 wind turbines are being proposed across three clusters at Mount Hope, Girragulang Road and Leadville.
Project timeline
Site Identification & Due Diligence
Complete
Technical Assessments
Complete
Environmental Planning Approval
Draft EIS published
Detailed Engineering
Commencement of Construction
News and updates
Media Release: ACEN Australia welcomes Valley of the Winds EIS
ACEN Australia has welcomed the release of the Valley of the Winds Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for public consultation. Read More
Valley of the Winds EIS on public exhibition
Members of the local community are being invited to review the Valley […] Read More
Drop by and meet the project team
Our latest Community Information Sessions will be held in early February in Coolah and Leadville.. Read More
Have your say via Social Impact Survey
Local community members are invited to take part in a short survey to help map any potential social impacts from the Valley of the Winds project. Read More