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Funding boost for local community groups

Funding boost for local community groups

By Kimberly Grabham ENGIE has awarded over $40,000 in sponsorship funding, distributed across 13 community groups and organisations in Hay, following the launch of The Plains Renewable Energy Park Community Sponsorship Program in May. The establishment of a Native Garden and Bush Tucker Demonstration Site and supporting a men’

Information session on renewable energy proposal

Information session on renewable energy proposal

The Hay Plains is proving to be an important and emerging region for growth of Australia’s wind industry with the Wilan Energy Park (WEP) being the most recent in a series of proposed projects for the area. WEP which is located immediately north of the Sturt Highway in the

Another renewable project planned at Hay

Another renewable project planned at Hay

ENGIE Australia and New Zealand has announced plans to develop a renewable energy facility at Hay which could include up to 2GW of energy generation and storage. ENGIE ANZ has secured agreements with local landholders and will begin community consultation and feasibility studies, with the aim of seeking development approval

Another windfarm proposal for the Hay Plains

Another windfarm proposal for the Hay Plains

Another windfarm proposal, located 55km south of town, has been presented to Hay Shire Council. True Blew Windfarm is offering renewable energy to power 500,000 homes with a one-billion-dollar infrastructure investment. The 1000MW wind farm with battery storage will host 170 wind turbines with a connection point into the

Hay Plains identified for 1GW wind farm

Hay Plains identified for 1GW wind farm

Up to 1GW of wind power will be produced on the Hay Plains if a proposal for the Keri Keri Renewable Energy Project goes ahead. Baldon Wind Farm would be located due south of the Willowvale Rest Area, abutting the Sturt Highway and Keri Keri Road, 75 km south west