Community Open Information Evenings - RubyHillsWind
Woolbrook Hall 10th May, 2023 4pm to 7pm
Walcha Showground 11TH May, 2023 4pm to 7pm
Woolbrook Hall 10th May, 2023 4pm to 7pm
Walcha Showground 11TH May, 2023 4pm to 7pm
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Walcha Utility Dog Trial Sponsorship
The Inaugural Walcha Utility Dog Trial held over the weekend of 10th & 11th December @ Walcha Showgrounds was a HUGE success.
With an enormous number of entries for both the sheep and cattle trials, the competition was tough! Events ran over the weekend included Nursery, Maiden, Novice and Open trials where the dogs and handlers were put through their paces.
WalchaEnergy were proudly one of the sponsors of this event and hope to be involved for years to come. Thank you to the committee and competitors who travelled near and far, wonderful to see so many highly skilled dogs and handlers.
The Inaugural Walcha Utility Dog Trial held over the weekend of 10th & 11th December @ Walcha Showgrounds was a HUGE success.
With an enormous number of entries for both the sheep and cattle trials, the competition was tough! Events ran over the weekend included Nursery, Maiden, Novice and Open trials where the dogs and handlers were put through their paces.
WalchaEnergy were proudly one of the sponsors of this event and hope to be involved for years to come. Thank you to the committee and competitors who travelled near and far, wonderful to see so many highly skilled dogs and handlers.
AEMO (Australian Energy Market Operator) 2022 Integrated System Plan (ISP)
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published the 2022 ISP, a 30 year roadmap for essential and efficient investment in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
The 2022 ISP supports Australia's highly complex and rapid energy transformation, switching from higher-cost, high-emission energy to lower-cost renewable energy, doubling capacity to power transport and industry, and at all times providing consumers with reliable, secure and affordable power.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has published the 2022 ISP, a 30 year roadmap for essential and efficient investment in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
The 2022 ISP supports Australia's highly complex and rapid energy transformation, switching from higher-cost, high-emission energy to lower-cost renewable energy, doubling capacity to power transport and industry, and at all times providing consumers with reliable, secure and affordable power.
Solar farm trial shows improved fleece on merino sheep grazed under panels May 2022
Sheep grazing under solar panels at farms in NSW's Central West have produced better wool and more of it in the four years since the projects began, according to growers.
Sheep grazing under solar panels at farms in NSW's Central West have produced better wool and more of it in the four years since the projects began, according to growers.
GE produces world first prototype of fully recyclable wind turbine blade April 2022
A prototype of a world-first 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade has been produced at a manufacturing facility in Spain, marking a new milestone for the Zero wastE Blade ReseArch (ZEBRA) consortium behind the project and a big step towards “closing the loop” for wind power.
A prototype of a world-first 100 per cent recyclable wind turbine blade has been produced at a manufacturing facility in Spain, marking a new milestone for the Zero wastE Blade ReseArch (ZEBRA) consortium behind the project and a big step towards “closing the loop” for wind power.
Fork in the Road: Impacts of climate change on our food supply April 2022
Empty supermarket shelves have become almost commonplace in Australia over the past few months, as floods and COVID have converged to break down our supply chains. So what do our supply chains look like in a changing climate, especially in light of the latest IPCC report?
Empty supermarket shelves have become almost commonplace in Australia over the past few months, as floods and COVID have converged to break down our supply chains. So what do our supply chains look like in a changing climate, especially in light of the latest IPCC report?
New England District Tournament - proudly sponsored by WalchaEnergy March 2022
Walcha Golf Club hosted the 83rd New England District Golf Tournament over three days 16th, 17th and 18th March 2022 where 84 players from the New England and North West competed for the title. WalchaEnergy are proud to be part of such a successful event.
Walcha Golf Club hosted the 83rd New England District Golf Tournament over three days 16th, 17th and 18th March 2022 where 84 players from the New England and North West competed for the title. WalchaEnergy are proud to be part of such a successful event.
No Clowning around - it's show time ... March 2022
The Walcha Show held on the 11th and 12th March 2022 is one of the best agricultural shows in NSW if not Australia! WalchaEnergy participated once again this year procuring a stall, sponsoring the Sheep Dog Trials and The Speed Shear. The WalchaEnergy stall attracted a lot of interest regarding the RubyHillsWind Project covering many exciting enquiries.
The Walcha Show held on the 11th and 12th March 2022 is one of the best agricultural shows in NSW if not Australia! WalchaEnergy participated once again this year procuring a stall, sponsoring the Sheep Dog Trials and The Speed Shear. The WalchaEnergy stall attracted a lot of interest regarding the RubyHillsWind Project covering many exciting enquiries.
Welcome to WalchaEnergy's first quarterly community newsletter introducing the proposed RubyHills Renewable Project February 2022
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NSW response to closure of Eraring Power Station February 2022
17 February 2022Ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for NSW energy consumers and supporting jobs is the focus of the NSW Government’s response to Origin Energy’s announcement of their intention to close the Eraring Power Station in 2025.
17 February 2022Ensuring affordable and reliable electricity for NSW energy consumers and supporting jobs is the focus of the NSW Government’s response to Origin Energy’s announcement of their intention to close the Eraring Power Station in 2025.
NSW declares massive 8 GW renewable energy zone January 2022
NSW declares massive 8 GW renewable energy zone – pv magazine Australia (pv-magazine-australia.com)
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Events - Walcha Energy returns to the Walcha Show - March 2021
The Walcha Energy team spoke to many locals again this year discussing the proposed project. Walcha Energy was proud to be the main sponsor of the 'Working Dog Sheep Trials' and again a sponsor of the wood chop events.
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Events - New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) - 'COMPASS' Generation of Walcha Artists November 2020
The Exhibition “COMPASS - Generation of Walcha Artists” celebrated artists who live & work in Walcha and support the land they call home. Very talented Artists that have National & International Reputations and are at the forefront of Contemporary Art proudly sponsored by Walcha Energy (major sponsor). November 2020 - 31 January 2021.
News - Walcha Energy Launches Open Season for Storage - 4 June 2020
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Walcha Energy is excited to announce the launch of its Storage Capacity Open Season for the Dungowan Dam Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) project and Uralla RE Hub Battery Energy Storage System (BESS).
Walcha Energy invites energy market participants to express their interest in the energy storage capacity and services to be made available from the Dungowan PHES projects and the Uralla Hub BESS. The Storage Capacity Open Season process provides market participants an insight to the energy storage capacity, firming and ancillary services to be made available to the market from the Dungowan PHES projects and the Uralla Hub BESS. As master developer of the projects, Walcha Energy will use the feedback it receives from market participants to:
Register your interest to simon.currie@energyestate.com and mark.waring@walchaenergy.com by Friday 17 July 2020, outlining:
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Events - Walcha Energy at the Walcha Show - 13-14 March 2020The Walcha Energy stand was again a fixture at the 143rd Walcha Show. At this year's event, Walcha Energy was proud to sponsor the NSW 400mm Single Handed Sawing Championship. As they did last year, the team had a great time talking to locals and answering questions about the project.
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News - Dungowan Dam and Uralla Hub storage wins NSW Gov EEP funding - 31 October 2019
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Walcha Energy is proud to announce that two of its fundamental storage projects, the Dungowan Dam and Uralla Hub Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), have been awarded pre-investment grant funding in the NSW Government's Emerging Energy Program.
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For more information on the program and the list of successful projects on the NSW Gov website, click here.
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News & Events - Scupture By the Sea Comes to Walcha - 31 October 2019
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Walcha Energy, Vestas and Transgrid hosted "A Walk with the Artists" a guided walk through Walcha's Open Air Gallery featuring Vaclav Fiala, a renowned Czech artist and former two time winner of Sculpture by the Sea and local artists Stephen King and James Rogers.
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To read the article on Walcha News Online, click here.
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News & Events - Salisbury Solar Farm issued SEARs by NSW Department of Planning - 15 August 2019
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Walcha Energy are proud to announce that two of its fundamental projects, the Dungowan Dam and Uralla Hub Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), have been award funding in the NSW Government's Emerging Energy Program.
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To see the Salisbury Solar Farm entry in the NSW DPIE Planning Portal, click here.
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Press release - Dan Muller joins Walcha Energy
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Walcha Energy is delighted to welcome Dan Muller as Development Manager for the Walcha Energy Project. Dan will be leading the local development processes for the wind, solar and pumped hydro stages of the project with a focus on engaging with landholders and the community. Read more in the press release!
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Media Interview - Prime7 News - 1 July 2019
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The Walcha Team's Mark Waring and landowner Peter Blomfield spoke with Prime7 News about the latest develops in the project.
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To watch the news clip on Prime7, click here.
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Press release - 4GW Walcha Energy Project in NSW powers ahead - 24 June 2019
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A big news day for Walcha Energy!
Vestas, a global leader in wind energy, has acquired the first stage of wind at Winterbourne. We've also submitted the scoping report for the Salisbury Solar Farm to NSW Department of Planning & Enrvironment and kicked-off the feasibility studies for the Dungowan Dam pumped hydro energy storgage. Read more in the press release! |
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Event - The Walcha Show - 22-23 March 2019
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The Walcha Energy team attended the 142nd Annual Walcha Show at the Walcha Show Grounds on the 22-23 March 2019.
Over the weekend, the team talked with locals about the project, renewable energy in general and answered a lot of great questions. We were delighted to giveaway nearly 1,000 lollies and stubby holders as well as a Lego Vestas Wind Turbine to a very lucky raffle winner! We look forward to attending again next year! |
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Newsletter Issue #1 - Salisbury Solar - March 2019
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Here's our first newsletter on the Salisbury Solar Farm.
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Fact sheets - March 2019
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We want you to understand more about renewable energy and what it means for Walcha and the surrounding area. Here are two quick fact sheets on wind and solar. Still have questions? Reach out to us at info@walchaenergy.com.au.
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News article - March 2019
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Media interview - 12 December 2018
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Energy Estate's Simon Corbell spoke with Kelly Fuller at ABC Radio regarding The Walcha Energy Project.
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News article - 29 November 2018
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The Walcha Energy Project and Arup signed an MOU with Tamworth Regional Council to conduct a feasibility study into the building of pumped storage hydro at the Dungown Dam.
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To read the full article on Renew Economy click here.
To read the article in The Northern Daily Leader, click here. |
Press release - 15 November 2018
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