Building Australia’s renewable future
Octopus Investments Australia acknowledges the Yiradyuri, Wamba Wamba, Perrepa Perrepa, and Nari Nari who are the Traditional Owners of the land where Saltbush Wind Farm is located and surrounds.
About the project
Saltbush Wind Farm is a proposed 400MW wind farm development with a co-located solar farm and battery, which once operational will provide clean energy to approximately 173,000 Australian households.
Located within the South West Renewable Energy Zone (SW REZ) in Booroorban, New South Wales, Saltbush Wind Farm will contribute to accelerating the transition to a future powered by renewable energy.
Key steps
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1. Scoping report lodged and SEARs issued by NSW DPE
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2. Prepare Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Including, cultural, social and environmental studies
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3. Development Approval issued by NSW DPE
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4. Final Investment Decision
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5. Construction and commissioning activities
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6. Renewable energy generation begins
About Octopus Investments Australia
Octopus Investments Australia is a leader in the transition to green energy. We partner with communities throughout the life cycle of renewable projects, prioritising people, customers, communities, and the environment. Millions of everyday Australians invest in Octopus through their superannuation funds, and we proudly represent these important shareholders. Our future is their future.
The Saltbush Wind Farm joins Octopus' expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects in Australia. Since entering the Australian market in 2018, Octopus has invested in renewable energy projects in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria including the operational 180MW Dulacca Wind Farm, and 333MW Darlington Point Solar Farm project, generating a combined 1,315GWh of renewable energy per year.