Current Renewable Energy Projects in the Region

The Narrogin Renewable Energy Zone (NREZ) is emerging as an epicentre of Western Australia’s clean energy future. Encompassing a suite of major proposals across wind, solar, battery storage, and renewable fuels, the NREZ represents more than $18.05 billion in potential investment and brings with it significant opportunities for local contractors, jobs, and regional development.

Situated at the heart of the State’s renewable transition, the NREZ places Narrogin as a cornerstone of a transformative shift in how Western Australia generates and stores energy. Within just a 45-minute radius of town, a wave of large-scale renewable projects is reshaping the landscape—technologically, economically, and symbolically.

Yet, the true success of this transformation depends on more than infrastructure alone. It will be defined by people, place, and purpose—by how our community connects to this new energy future and the opportunities it creates for generations to come.

1. Narrogin Wind Farm – Est. $650M

2. Narrogin Solar Farm & BESS – Est. $400M

3. Narrogin BESS Project – Est. $400M

  • Status: DA Approved, awaiting critical project status approval from WP’ - DAP Meeting 21 May 2025
  • Capacity: 200MW, 4hr BESS
  • Function: Grid stability & renewable integration
  • Location: 3km South of Narrogin, near the Narrogin South Substation and Narrogin Valley Road
  • Developer: South Energy
  • Construction: ~150 workers, ~18 months from Feb 2027
  • Permanent Jobs: ~5
  • Minutes of DAP Approval Narrogin BESS 21 May 2025
  • Narrogin Battery Energy Storage System

4. Narrogin Biodiesel Plant – Est. $400M

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. August 2025
  • Product: ~19M litres of renewable diesel/year
  • Location: Narrogin 3km South of Narrogin bounded by Wanerie Road and Great Southern Highway
  • Developer: Narrogin Renewable Fuel One Pty Ltd (Glas Energy)
  • Construction: ~150 workers, ~18 months from Feb 2027
  • Permanent Jobs: ~30
  • Website: Coming Soon

5. Narrogin East Wind, Solar & BESS Project – Est. $800M

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. 4th Quarter 2025
  • Capacity: ~250MW wind, ~150MW solar, ~200MW BESS
  • Location: ~10km East of Narrogin between Williams Kondinin Road and Yilliminning Road
  • Developer: Lightsource BP
  • Construction: ~450 workers, ~18 months from Q1-2028
  • Permanent Jobs: ~8
  • Solar Projects | Renewable Energy Projects | Lightsource bp

6. Bellwether Wind Farm – Est. $6B

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. May 2027
  • Capacity: ~400 turbines over 100,000 ha, ~3,000MW
  • Location: Wheatbelt region, involving dozens of landowners
  • Developer: ACCIONA Energia
  • Community Impact: Skills, retraining, local partnerships
  • Construction: ~750 workers, ~36 months from Feb 2028
  • Permanent Jobs: ~40
  • Bellwether Wind Farm | ACCIONA Energía Community

7. Ambrosia Wind Farm – Est $1.2B

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. 2026
  • Capacity: ~100 turbines ~ 600+ MW
  • Location: Moodiarrup, approximately 30km south of Darkan, 60km west of Narrogin townsite
  • Developer: Green Wind Renewables
  • Community Impact: Skills, retraining, local partnerships
  • Construction: ~350 workers, ~36 months from Feb 2028
  • Permanent Jobs: ~20
  • Ambrosia Wind Farm

8. Dardadine Wind Farm – Est $2.4B

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. 2026
  • Capacity: ~168 turbines ~ 1209MW
  • Location: In Shires of Williams and West Authur, 30km west of Narrogin townsite
  • Developer: RES
  • Community Impact: Skills, retraining, local partnerships
  • Construction: ~400 workers, ~36 months from Feb 2027
  • Permanent Jobs: ~15

  • Dardadine Wind Farm

9. Lacour Energy Wagin-West Arthur Wind Farm – Est. $2B

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. 2026
  • Capacity: ~156 turbines ~ 1000 mW
  • Location: In Shires of Wagin and West Authur, 50km southwest of Narrogin townsite
  • Developer: Lacour
  • Community Impact: Skills, retraining, local partnerships
  • Construction: ~350 workers, ~36 months from Feb 2027
  • Permanent Jobs: ~12
  • Current Projects — Lacour Energy

10. Lacour Energy North Williams Wind Farm – Est. $1.8B

  • Status: To be lodged SDAU, approx. 2027
  • Capacity: ~140 turbines ~900 mW
  • Location: In Shire of Williams, 50km northwest of Narrogin townsite
  • Developer: Lacour
  • Community Impact: Skills, retraining, local partnerships
  • Construction: ~300 workers, ~36 months from Feb 2028
  • Permanent Jobs: ~10
  • Current Projects — Lacour Energy

11. State Transmission Lines to service WEFs – Est $3B

  • Status: No development application required – State infrastructure controlled through Western Power’s Electricity Corporation Act 2005, reporting to the Minister for Energy
  • Capacity: ~unknown
  • Location: Required to be expanded through LGAs of Collie, West Authur, Williams, Wagin, Narrogin, Wickepin, Kulin and Kondinin to service WEFS and Collie distribution hub
  • Developer: Western Power (State of WA)
  • Community Impact: unknown
  • Construction: ~unknown workers, ~unknown from Feb 2027 - 2032 predicted
  • Permanent Jobs: ~unknown
  • Transmission system plan & network opportunity map

The Shire of Narrogin congratulates the following local renewable energy companies for being signatories to the Clean Energy Council’s Best Practice Charter and demonstrating adherence to the 10 commitments of the charter : 

  • Acciona
  • ACE Power
  • NEOEN
  • Lightsource BP

Important Disclaimer

The information provided on this webpage is for general informational purposes only and represents the best available knowledge of the Shire of Narrogin as of the date of publication (10 September 2025). It should not be relied upon in isolation for making investment decisions. All potential investors, landowners, proponents, and other interested parties are strongly advised to conduct their own independent due diligence, seek professional advice, and thoroughly assess individual project details and risks before making any financial or investment decisions.

Each renewable energy project described herein is subject to its own separate financial analysis, approvals processes, regulatory compliance, and timelines, many of which the Shire of Narrogin may not be fully informed about or directly involved in. The Shire makes no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or currency of this information and expressly disclaims liability for any decisions or actions taken based solely upon the content presented on this webpage.