FAQs
How do I lodge a complaint or feedback regarding a project in the South West REZ?
Please click on the links below and click on contact us and make a submission or complaint.
Respond to IPC public enquries
Direct to project proponent
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What renewable energy projects have been presented to Council?
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Conargo Wind Farm - Squadron Energy
Deniliquin BESS - Avenis Energy
Romani Solar Farm - Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia Pty Ltd (SREA)
Booroorban (Saltbush) Wind Farm
Acronyms
VNI West - Victoria NSW Interconnector West
PEC - Project Energy Connect
SW REZ - South West Renewable Energy Zone
MW - Mega Watt
GW - Gigawatt
MWh - Mega Watt per hour
BESS - Battery Energy Storage System
VPA - Voluntary Planning Agreement
CBF - Community Benefits Fund
EPC - Engineering Procurement Construction
Who is Transgrid
Transgrid has been engaged by Energy Co to deliver Project Energy Connect.
Transgrid operates and manages the high voltage electricity transmission network in NSW and the ACT, connecting generators, distributors, and major end users.
Over decades of technical excellence, Transgrid have enabled the smooth operation of 13,085km of high voltage transmission wires and 128 substations.
Transgrids network is the backbone of the National Energy Market, enabling energy trading between Australia’s three largest states along the east coast, and supporting the competitive wholesale electricity market, while leading the transition to a clean energy future.
What is VNI West
The Victoria to NSW Interconnector West – known as VNI West – is a proposed new 500 kV double circuit transmission line connecting the high voltage electricity grids in New South Wales and Victoria.
VNI West is being jointly developed with Transmission Company Victoria (TCV) and will connect major projects EnergyConnect (This link will open a new window/tab) in NSW and Western Renewables Link in Victoria. The preferred option runs from Transgrid’s Dinawan substation north of Jerilderie in NSW to new substations proposed near Kerang and Bulgana in Victoria.
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What is Project Energy Connect
Project EnergyConnect is a joint project between South Australia's electricity transmission network provider ElectraNet and New South Wales provider Transgrid. The Project involves building a 900 km long interconnector between South Australia and New South Wales with an added connection into Victoria.
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