Australian-owned renewables developer Tilt Renewables has celebrated the official opening of Rye Park Wind Farm—the largest operating wind farm in NSW.
Located north of Yass on the edge of the Southern Tablelands, the 396MW Rye Park Wind Farm features 66 of the highest-generation capacity turbines—enough to power approximately 215,000 homes.
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Tilt Renewables CEO Anthony Fowler said, “This project represents a major step forward in Australia’s transition to a clean energy future.
“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.”
More than 55% of Rye Park’s output is provided to Newmont’s Cadia gold mine through a long-term power purchase agreement. The remaining 45% 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.
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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.
Tilt Renewables will 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.
