Merino Wind Farm
A proposed 1GW wind farm North of Deniliquin, New South Wales.
Located adjacent to our 400MW Saltbush Wind Farm currently in development, Merino Wind Farm will be capable of generating enough electricity to power up to 800,000 homes in NSW once operational. The 28,000-hectare site has exposure to high 8.0-8.5m/s wind speeds, making it an ideal site for the wind farm which will be supported by solar and/or battery capacity to create firmed renewable energy generation for the area.
Key Facts
Location: North of Deniliquin, New South Wales (NSW), Australia.
Expected homes powered: Up to 800,000.
Expected renewable energy capacity: 1GW.
Size: 28,000 hectares.
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27 Jun 2024
Octopus Australia granted technical greenlight from grid operator for 128MWh Fulham Hybrid Battery project, backed by Victorian Government Power Purchase Agreement
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4 Jun 2024
Octopus Australia adds 1GW of wind to its development portfolio
Octopus Australia is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of an additional 28,000 hectares of land near Deniliquin, NSW, for the development of the new 1GW Merino Wind Farm. This land is adjacent to the 400MW Saltbush (formerly Hay Plains) Wind Farm also owned by Octopus.