The Rye Park Wind Farm, owned by Tilt Renewables was officially opened last week by NSW Energy Minister Penny Sharpe MLC with the company celebrating its largest operating wind farm in the state.
The 396MW Rye Park Wind Farm features 66 of the highest-generation capacity turbines (6MW) generating electricity used locally and across the state.
Tilt Renewables CEO Anthony Fowler said the Rye Park Wind Farm was a valuable addition to the company’s nation-leading portfolio of wind energy assets.
“This project represents a major step forward in Australia's transition to a clean energy future,” Mr Fowler said.
“With 66 turbines now standing tall across these hills, the fully operational Rye Park Wind Farm can generate up to 396 megawatts of renewable energy - enough to power approximately 215,000 homes.
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“It’s a big win for New South Wales, and a significant milestone for Tilt Renewables, which is a leading Australian-owned renewable energy business and the largest owner of wind and solar generation in the country.”
Minister for Climate Change and Energy Penny Sharpe was very pleased to officially open the wind farm.
“Projects like Rye Park Wind Farm show the strong progress being made in the energy transformation," she said.
“With three out of four of the state’s remaining coal-fired power stations due to close in the next decade, Rye Park plays a vital role in keeping the lights on.
“The Minns Government welcomes this project that will supply more reliable and affordable energy.”
According to Tilt Renewables, more than 55 percent of Rye Park’s output is provided to Newmont’s Cadia gold mine near Orange through a long-term power purchase agreement.
The remaining 45 percent of the energy generated at Rye Park is contracted with Tilt Renewables investor AGL, helping to deliver cleaner, more reliable energy across the grid.
The opening was marked by a turbine ribbon-cutting ceremony at the wind farm, followed by a community celebration at nearby Rye Park Recreational Ground.
During construction, Tilt Renewables invested $250,000 in local benefit sharing initiatives, supporting initiatives including school mental wellbeing programs, the Country Education Foundation and the Rye Park Recreation Ground’s food truck.
Mr Fowler said Tilt Renewables would contribute more than $230,000 every year to local community groups through Community Enhancement Funds, administered in partnership with the Hilltops Council, Yass Valley Council and Upper Lachlan Shire.
