Origin New England

Origin is progressing a portfolio of renewable energy development projects within the NSW Government-designated New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). 

This includes the proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm and Salisbury Solar Farm projects, acquired from Walcha Energy

The Ruby Hills Wind Farm is around 10km west of Walcha, and the Salisbury Solar Farm is around 10km south of Uralla in the southern part of the New England REZ.

The proposed Northen Tablelands Wind Farm, to be built on the Origin-owned Warrane property, is located around 18km north-west of Armidale in the central part of the New England REZ. 

The acquisition of these early-stage development projects is a further step towards the objectives of growing renewables and storage capacity within Origin’s generation portfolio.

You can find out more about the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) here.

About Origin

Origin is a leading Australian energy company. Origin is the nation’s largest energy retailer with 4.7 million customer accounts, a major power generator with a portfolio of assets and development projects spanning both traditional fuels and renewables and storage and has interests in natural gas production and LNG export. Origin is major employer with a footprint in many communities across the country.

Origin’s strategy and ambition is to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions. The energy transition is a multi-decade transformation of every aspect of the energy supply chain that will result in a cleaner, smarter energy system for all.

Origin is focussed on focussed on growing renewables and storage capacity within our generation portfolio to 4-5 GW by 2030 and has a long-term ambition to be net zero emissions by 2050