Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH), a renewable energy initiative in Australia created by InterContinental Energy, CWP Global, and Mirning Green Energy, is making progress towards realization. The companies have shared documents seeking public input to secure authorization for the project.
Project Overview
As outlined in the application, this hub aims to generate power through large-scale wind and solar energy, alongside producing green hydrogen and ammonia. The scale of the project has increased from its initial plan of 50GW to now include an installed capacity of 70 gigawatts. This involves setting up around 3,000 wind turbines, each ranging from 7 megawatts to 20 megawatts, and installing up to 60 million PV panels.
Capacity and Area
The total capacity of 70 gigawatts is nearly equivalent to the combined generation capacity of Austria, Finland, and Denmark, which stood at 70.2 GW in 2022. In terms of land use, the Western Green Energy Hub is projected to span 22,700 square kilometers, surpassing El Salvador’s area of 21,000 square kilometers.
“The WGEH project fits well with both state and national hydrogen strategies, and our opportunities have been enhanced by the Australian Government’s announcement of the A$ 22.7 billion Future Made in Australia initiative. This includes a $2 per kg renewable Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive, showing a strong focus on the renewable hydrogen and green fuels sectors,” said Dr. Ray Macdonald, CEO of WGEH.
Next Steps
After the public comment period concludes, the application will undergo review. The developers are optimistic about starting construction in 2029.
InterContinental Energy (In English), Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (In English) Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
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