AGL and Someva Renewables have today announced a Joint Venture (JV) to develop Pottinger Energy Park, which is expected to consist of a 1.2 GW wind farm, 300 MW solar farm, and 500 MW / 2000 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS).
The proposed Pottinger Energy Park is located 60 kilometres south of Hay and 75 kilometres north of Deniliquin in NSW and is located within the NSW Gazetted South West Renewable Energy Zone. The project is in the early stages of development with preliminary community engagement and planning application underway.
AGL Chief Operating Officer, Markus Brokhof, said the proposed project and partnership with Someva Renewables would represent a significant development in AGL’s renewable and firming portfolio build out as the company transitions to a renewable future.
“We are exploring the development of a significant wind, solar and battery project at the Pottinger Energy Park as we seek to accelerate options to develop projects that will contribute to our ambition of adding 12 GW of new renewable generation and firming capacity to our portfolio by the end of 2035,” he said.
“As we progress our plans in partnership with Someva, we will engage regularly with the local community,Traditional Owners, and business and environmental groups to understand their feedback to assist us todevelop a project that will benefit the region.”
Someva Renewables’ Managing Director, Jamie Chivers said: “The Pottinger Energy Park could play an important role in NSW’s energy transition by providing reliable renewable energy for up to 830,000 average NSW homes while also delivering an economic boost to the Riverina,” he said.
“As part of our co-design process, Someva has been engaging with the local community for over two years. During this time, we’ve been buoyed by the support the Pottinger Energy Park has received from local landowners, Traditional Owners, local businesses, local councils and the broader community. We’re excited to be working with AGL on this project and look forward to delivering an industry leading renewable energy project for NSW.”
Someva Renewables, a 100 percent Australian owned renewable energy developer, is leading the design, community engagement and regulatory approval process for the Pottinger Energy Park development. If approved, construction on the Pottinger Energy Park could commence in 2026, potentially creating up to 800 construction jobs and 60 ongoing jobs through operation.
For media interviews with Someva Renewables directors Jamie Chivers and Tim Mead contact:
Chris Williams – chris@kaizenco.au / 0480 386 879
Someva Renewables is an 100%-owned Australian renewable energy company that works with landowners, communities, and industry leaders to deliver the clean, affordable and reliable energy that will power Australia’s future. Someva carefully selects renewable energy projects before working with communities, leading technical advisors and industry partners, to deliver truly industry-leading renewable energy projects.
