Renewable energy development opportunities

WaterNSW is committed to support the transition to a clean, green and affordable energy future, support investment in the regional communities we serve, and put downward pressure on costs for our customers. We continue to explore opportunities to support private sector investment in renewable energy and storage projects leveraging its land, reservoirs, and infrastructure.

WaterNSW-initiated opportunities

Building on the success of the Renewable Energy and Storage Program, WaterNSW is looking to identify more opportunities to bring to market for long duration pumped hydro energy storage projects.

We expect to have more information on this next procurement program in mid-2025.

Developer-initiated opportunities

WaterNSW is also receptive to developer-initiated proposals for renewable energy and storage opportunities leveraging WaterNSW land, reservoirs or assets.

For developer lead initiatives WaterNSW is interested in proposals that are commercial and technology ready, with a strong preference for hydro, pumped hydro, wind, solar and battery energy storage system technologies.

WaterNSW will use the same framework to assess WaterNSW and developer-initiated proposals and it is intended that successful proposals are awarded the same rights and benefits. Fundamentally, those being property rights and the benefit of WaterNSW as a collaborative partner.

Learn more about the developer-led assessment process (PDF, 134.9 KB)

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