The push towards renewable energy in the Hunter is gathering pace, with two projects being proposed in the Upper Hunter.
Fairfax reports renewable energy company, Epuron is completing a feasibility study into a 250-megawatt wind farm at Bowmans Creek, east of Muswellbrook featuring up to 80 turbines.
The project is likely to cost $550 million.
A 25-megawatt solar farm is also being proposed on the site of the former Drayton Colliery.
It's reported the two projects would provide power to more than 100-thousand homes once operational and would contribute to offsetting for the loss of the Liddell Power Station which is due to close in 2022.
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| Up to 80 turbines are proposed for a wind farm at Bowmans Creek Picture: energymagazine.com |
