Dinawan Solar Farm Approved

Spark Renewables welcomes the approval of the Dinawan Solar Farm development application by the NSW Independent Planning Commission, marking a significant step toward delivery of the Dinawan Energy Hub in the South West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).

The approved project includes an 800 megawatt (MW) solar farm and a 1,574 megawatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS), designed to deliver reliable, firmed renewable energy to the grid.

“This approval is a major milestone for the Dinawan Energy Hub, which will be a hybrid wind, solar and battery storage power hub to support a cleaner, more secure energy system in New South Wales,” said Anthony Marriner, CEO of Spark Renewables.

Supporting energy security and regional development

The Dinawan Solar Farm will contribute to improving grid stability and energy security, while reducing reliance on fossil fuel-based generation.

The Project will also deliver significant economic benefits to the Murrumbidgee region, including the creation of approximately 400 jobs during construction and 10 ongoing operational roles.

Part of the South West Renewable Energy Zone

In April 2025, Spark Renewables was awarded access rights for 1,007 MW in the South West REZ. These access rights authorise projects to apply to connect to the transmission network infrastructure. The Dinawan Energy Hub forms part of the South West REZ, including an allocation of 300 MW of solar generation and 1,200 MW of battery energy storage.

Strong community engagement and investment

Spark Renewables has undertaken extensive consultation and technical studies over more than four years to address community and environmental impacts.

The Dinawan Energy Hub includes benefit sharing and social commitments worth over $90 million, including funding for local and Aboriginal communities, neighbours, and council-led critical projects.

Spark Renewables has developed a program to create upskilling, employment and procurement opportunities, and to co-fund research and innovation programs.

Responsible development

The Dinawan Solar Farm has been approved with comprehensive conditions covering traffic, noise, fire safety, and environmental management. Spark Renewables will continue to work closely with stakeholders to ensure these requirements are met and impacts are minimised.

Next steps

With solar approval now secured, Spark Renewables expects the determination of the Dinawan Wind Farm to follow in the coming month. Together, these projects will enable the full delivery of the Dinawan Energy Hub in the South West REZ.

The Dinawan Solar Farm will now progress through detailed design, grid studies, procurement and compliance with conditions of consent, with financial close anticipated following this next phase.

Prior to construction of the solar farm, development of the Dinawan Energy Hub will include the establishment of the on-site accommodation village and the first stage of the wind farm by late 2027.