South Australia regions earmarked for large-scale renewable energy projects
October 20, 2024
South Australia has announced two proposed release areas designated for the development of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Whyalla and Gawler Ranges regions.
October 21, 2024
The South Australia (SA) government is seeking feedback on two areas earmarked for release for development of large-scale renewable energy projects in the Whyalla and Gawler Ranges regions, 385 and 560 kilometres, respectively, northwest of Adelaide.
The release areas, as determined by the SA government’s Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act 2023 (HRE Act), which expedites the development of hydrogen projects, include Native Title Determination lands, pastoral lands, prescribed Crown lands, and state waters.
The 5,200 square kilometre Upper Eyre Peninsula area of the Gawler Ranges East and the 6,500 square kilometre Upper Spencer Gulf region known as Whyalla West have been mapped for their solar and wind development potential, and proximity to transmission and utilities.
Renewable energy developers are being asked to identify specific areas in the released zones, which are of interest to develop projects.
11,700 square kilometres of land is being released in South Australia for large-scale renewable energy projects, designated inside the blue border.
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The Upper Spencer Gulf has an emerging green hydrogen and green iron sector and both areas are close to existing government projects including the Hydrogen Jobs Plan and Port Bonython Hydrogen Hub, which already have existing gas, petroleum, geothermal, mineral exploration and production and gas storage licences.
The HRE Act specifically facilitates and manages co-existence between renewable energy and mining activities, with both Whyalla West and Gawler Ranges East already identified as highly prospective for mineral resources, critical minerals and strategic metals, including gold, iron, silver, lead and zinc.
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