Hydro capacity accounted for 15.4% of total power plant installations globally in 2023, according to GlobalData, with total recorded hydro capacity of 1,407GW. This is expected to contribute 10.9% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,562GW. Of the total global hydro capacity, 0.59% is in Australia. Listed below are the five largest upcoming hydro power plants by capacity in Australia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global hydro power segment. Buy the latest hydro power plant profiles here.
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1. Pioneer-Burdekin
The Pioneer-Burdekin is a 5,000MW hydro power project located in Queensland, Australia. The project is currently in announced stage. The project is expected to enter commercial operation in 2032. The project is owned by Queensland Government. Buy the profile here.
2. Snowy 2.0
Snowy 2.0 is a 2,000MW hydro power project in New South Wales, Australia. Snowy Hydro is developing this project. The project is expected to come online by 2025. The project is currently in under construction stage. It is owned by Snowy Hydro. Buy the profile here.
3. Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro
The 2,000MW Borumba Dam Pumped Hydro is located in Queensland, Australia. It is owned by Queensland Government. The hydro project is currently in announced stage. The commercial operation of the project is expected in 2030. Queensland Government is developing this project. Buy the profile here.
4. Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project
The Mt Rawdon Pumped Hydro Project is a 2,000MW hydro power project. It is planned in Queensland, Australia. The project is currently in announced stage. It will be developed by Mt Rawdon Operations. Post completion of construction, the project is expected to get commissioned by 2028. Mt Rawdon Operations; ICA Investment Services is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
5. Urannah Pumped Storage
The 1,400MW hydro project, Urannah Pumped Storage is expected to get commissioned by 2027. It is being developed by Urannah Water Scheme. The project is currently in announced stage. Bowen River Utilities is the owner of the project. Buy the profile here.
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