Updates

September brings several major milestones in the construction of our New England Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Activity levels are stepping up at the site,…

The clean energy transition is generating plenty of career opportunities for young engineers, planners, electricians and other skilled workers – and they will be vital…

The Birriwa Solar and Battery project was approved by the Independent Planning Commission in August 2024. The approval is a significant milestone for ACEN Australia…

New England Solar’s first round of Social Investment Program grant recipients for 2025 has been announced. Read our August 2025 project update to see all…

Our solar grazing program is a winner in the Climate Council’s inaugural Choice Awards. The ‘Green Grazing’ award has celebrated our close working relationship with our host…

NSW’s recently appointed Agriculture Commissioner, Alison Stone, was a very welcome guest at New England Solar. Alison was appointed by the NSW Government in February…

ACEN Australia welcomes the Independent Planning Commission’s (IPC) approval of its Valley of the Winds project. The approval is a significant milestone for ACEN, as…

The 2025 National Trust Heritage NSW Awards have honoured the Anaiwan Grinding Grooves project, and its partnership between ACEN Australia and New England Solar’s Anaiwan…

The pre-fabricated switch room and control building for the 400-megawatt-hour Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) has been lifted into place, after a 1,500-kilometre journey from…