Origin New England

Origin owns a portfolio of renewable energy development projects within the NSW Government-designated New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ). 

This includes the proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm and Salisbury Solar Farm projects (formerly owned by Walcha Energy).

The proposed Ruby Hills Wind Farm is 10km west of Walcha, and the proposed Salisbury Solar Farm is around 10km south of Uralla in the southern part of the New England REZ.

Origin also owns the Warrane property, a potential renewable development located around 18km north-west of Armidale in the central part of the New England REZ. The property is currently being maintained as an ongoing agricultural operation while its future development is being assessed.

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About Origin

Origin is a leading Australian energy company with operations spanning retail, power generation and natural gas production and a major employer with a footprint in many communities across the country.

Origin’s strategy and ambition is to lead the energy transition through cleaner energy and customer solutions.

Origin has committed to a long-term ambition to be net zero emissions by 2050 and to grow renewables and storage capacity within our generation portfolio to 4 GW by 2030.