New South Wales Seeks 2.5GW of Renewable Energy

Why this is here: Tender 8 seeks enough renewable energy to power approximately one-third of homes in New South Wales, a state with roughly 8.2 million residents.

New South Wales, Australia, opened Tender 8 to solicit proposals for 2.5 gigawatts of new renewable energy infrastructure. AusEnergy Service (ASL) will manage the tender as part of the state’s Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap. The targeted capacity could power roughly one-third of homes in New South Wales and help reach 90% of the state’s 2030 renewable generation goal of 12 gigawatts.

Alongside Tender 8, the state announced Tender 9, aiming for up to 12 gigawatt-hours of long-duration storage capacity. This second tender seeks to surpass existing storage targets for 2030 and 2034, anticipating the closure of coal-fired power stations. The state paused previous generation tenders while projects pursued funding through the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme.

Tender 8 introduces a new Hybrid Generation Long-Term Energy Service Agreement, allowing developers to combine renewable sources with battery storage at a single site. Bidders must account for network upgrades and risks during project development, and final investment decisions are required. Outcomes from both tenders are expected by late 2026.