Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone

The REZ will unlock at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by 2028, to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.

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Key details

The NSW Government is in the delivery phase for the state’s first renewable energy zone (REZ) in the Central-West Orana region.

The Central-West Orana REZ is approximately 20,000 square kilometres centred by Dubbo and Dunedoo, on the land of the Wiradjuri, Wailwan and Kamilaroi people.

The REZ will initially unlock at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by the late-2020s.

New transmission infrastructure will enable generators (such as solar and wind farms) participating in the REZ to export electricity to the rest of the network.

The REZ is expected to attract up to $25 billion dollars in private investment.

It is forecast to support an annual average of about 1,850 direct jobs in the local area during construction, and about 930 ongoing operational jobs from 2034.

The REZ will also create additional demand for workers in local manufacturing, retail, transport and the supply of goods and services.

Location and maps

Central-West Orana REZ access rights map

Interactive map

View here

View as a PDF

Download here

GIS file download

Download the REZ boundary as a GIS file

Opportunities for the community

Working with the community

Learn about the REZ community reference group and how we're working with the community more broadly.

Community benefits

We launched a Community and Employment Benefit Program in the Central-West Orana REZ in July 2024.

Landowner information

Learn more about information for affected landowners in in the Central-West Orana REZ.

Project documents

See documents related to the Central-West Orana REZ and transmission project.

Access free and confidential support

All residents within the Central-West Orana REZ can access an independent Mental Health Support Line.

Projects in the Central-West Orana REZ

Transmission project

We're responsible for planning new energy infrastructure to connect the Central-West Orana REZ to the existing grid, delivering affordable electricity to NSW.

The Central-West Orana transmission project received NSW planning approval in June 2024.

EnergyCo has appointed ACEREZ – a consortium of ACCIONA, COBRA, and Endeavour Energy – to design, build and finance the Central-West Orana REZ Transmission Project and operate and maintain it for the next 35 years.