Enel Acquires 1-GW Hybrid Renewables Project in Australia

• Enel Green Power Australia secures 1-GW Tallawang project in NSW, featuring a massive solar park and energy storage, set to transform the Central-West Orana REZ.

Enel Green Power Australia has acquired a 1-GW hybrid renewables project in New South Wales from UK renewables group RES. The project, named Tallawang, includes a 500-MW solar park and 500 MW/1,000 MWh of energy storage, planned for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone.

The timeline for implementing the project depends on the delivery of the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project, which aims to connect 4.5 GW of renewable energy facilities to the grid. The acquisition is subject to regulatory clearance, including approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board, and EGPA is jointly owned by Enel SpA and Inpex Corp.

What factors influence the timeline for implementing the Tallawang hybrid renewables project?

• Delivery of the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project
  
• Regulatory clearance, including approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board
  
• Ownership structure and decision-making processes within Enel Green Power Australia
  
• Availability of necessary resources and workforce for construction
  
• Environmental impact assessments and permits required
• Market conditions and demand for renewable energy in the region