– Mainstream Renewable Power and Someva Renewables awarded permit by Forestry Corporation of New South Wales to investigate onshore wind farm at Sunny Corner
– Project would have a potential capacity of approximately 500 MW and could power an estimated 300,000 homes
– The project, located in Sunny Corner State Forest, will involve consultation with local communities and stakeholders for co-designing the community benefits program before seeking planning approvals from the New South Wales Government
Mainstream Renewable Power and Someva Renewables have been awarded a permit by the Forestry Corporation of New South Wales to jointly investigate an onshore wind farm at Sunny Corner with a potential capacity of approximately 500 MW. The project is a joint venture between the two companies and has been awarded following a competitive tender process. The proposed wind farm will be located within the Sunny Corner State Forest, halfway between Lithgow and Bathurst, and could power around 300,000 homes while saving over 1 million tons of carbon emissions annually.
The next steps in the investigation involve installing a met mast and consulting with local communities, First Nations people, forest users, councils, and businesses. The development process will then seek planning approvals from the New South Wales Government. The project aims to incorporate feedback from various stakeholders and contribute to the renewable energy transition in New South Wales. The permit awarded to Mainstream and Someva is part of New South Wales’ initiative to allow State Forests to host renewable energy projects, and the project could potentially provide clean, affordable, and reliable power to the region.