Yorke Peninsula Energy Hub
ABOUT THE PROJECT
A new energy hub on the Yorke Peninsula to provide clean, renewable energy to South Australia.
The proposed Yorke Peninsula Energy Hub, formerly known as the Ceres Wind Farm, is a 600 to 850 megawatt (MW) community-initiated development on the traditional lands of the Narungga people, on South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.
Acquired by Spark Renewables in May 2022, Spark Renewables is working on the revitalised project with local landowners to examine solar generation capability, microgrid options and connectivity to Adelaide via an undersea cable, as well as exploring opportunities to support requirements for firmed renewable generation to underpin hydrogen production.
Status:
Pre-development Application
Location:
Yorke Peninsula, South Australia,
the traditional lands of the Narungga community
Generation capacity:
~600-850 MW
Wind turbines:
~100
Solar panels:
~400,000
Developer
The proposed project is being developed by Spark Renewables, one of Australia’s leading developers and long-term owners of renewable energy generation assets. Spark Renewables is a part of the Spark Infrastructure Group, one of Australia’s leading investors in critical energy infrastructure assets. Read more about us and our team.
LOCATION
The site is located on unconstrained land on the Yorke Peninsula with excellent wind resource and is located 65 km from Adelaide.
The location provides for a strong grid connection, as the project could connect directly into Adelaide thereby ensuring a strong marginal loss factor and low risk of curtailment.
PLANNING & CONSULTATION
Project status
Spark Renewables is looking to prepare a revitalised development application, refreshing previous environmental studies and considering any proposed changes in infrastructure (e.g. newer turbines and the inclusion of solar generation). The proposed Yorke Peninsula Energy Hub (formerly Ceres Wind Farm) is in the early stages of development and will undergo a rigorous planning and assessment process prior to the commencement of any construction*.
* Note: The Ceres Wind Farm project first received a Development Approval from the State Commission Assessment Panel in 2014, which subsequently lapsed in Jun 2021 after several planning extensions were granted.
Planning authority
If the project is deemed to be Crown sponsored essential infrastructure, it would be assessed by the State Commission Assessment Panel (SCAP) under South Australian legislation. Relevant legislation for obtaining development approval for renewable energy projects are established under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 and Planning, Development and Infrastructure Regulations 2017.
Community consultation
As part of the planning and development process, we will be undertaking extensive consultation with the community, stakeholders and Traditional Custodians of the land. The consultation will take place via community drop-in sessions, community briefings, surveys, one-on-one meetings, newsletters, our project website, and social media. We encourage all stakeholders and community members to get involved.
Find out more and have your say:
- Sign up to newsletters.
- Request a one-on-one meeting or call.
- Provide feedback via surveys.
If you have questions, feedback or would just like to register for future updates, please complete this short online form. You can also leave a message at 1300 271 419 to speak to one of the Spark Renewables team.
OUR APPROACH
TIMELINE
Initial identification completed, consultation ongoing
Step 1 - in progress
Project identification
Step 2
Community Consultation and Preliminary Studies
2024
Step 3
Submission of Development Application and Environmental Impact Statement
2025
Step 4
Development consent
2026
Step 5
Financial investment decision
Step 6
Construction
Step 7
Operations