Origin Energy has reached a significant milestone in the development of its 1.5 GW Yanco Delta wind farm by securing full transmission access rights totalling 1,460 MW from Australian EnergyCo. The latter is the statutory authority responsible for leading the development of the renewable energy zone (REZ) and associated transmission network infrastructure in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. The wind farm is set to be developed on a vast 33,000-hectare site located 10 km north-west of Jerilderie in southern NSW.
With transmission rights now secured, Origin will proceed with critical pre-construction activities to support a final investment decision (FID), targeted for mid-2027. These activities include refining project designs, updating planning and environmental approvals, assessing generator performance standards in collaboration with Transgrid – the NSW transmission system operator (TSO), and Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) – the country’s independent electricity grid operator, and finalising partnerships for construction and turbine supply.
Origin acquired the Yanco Delta wind farm from Virya Energy in May 2024, with the deal including an upfront payment of AUD125 million and a final milestone payment of AUD175 million triggered by the successful securing of transmission access rights.
In addition to Yanco Delta, Origin’s wind energy pipeline includes the proposed Skye Ridge and Northern Tablelands wind farms in the New England REZ, with a combined planned capacity of over 1,350 MW. The company also plans to add 4-5 GW of renewable energy and storage capacity to its portfolio by 2030.
