Yanco Delta Wind Farm
Location
10km north-west of Jerilderie
New South Wales
Current Status
Planning and approvals
Total generation capacity
1.5 GW (1,500 MW)
Project scope
Up to 208 wind turbines
Yanco Delta is a proposed a 1.5 GW wind farm located north-west of Jerilderie in the Riverina district, within the designated South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
The project is strategically located next to key transmission infrastructure currently under construction.
You can find out more about the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) here.
The acquisition of the Yanco Delta wind farm in April 2024 is a major step forward in Origin’s journey to transition its generation portfolio to cleaner energy.
Origin plans to use the energy generated by the proposed wind farm to support the energy needs of customers.
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 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.
