4 October 2024

RES and Aula Energy today announced they have entered into an agreement to further develop the Argoon Wind Farm in NSW, demonstrating a shared commitment to the development of renewable energy projects in Australia. 

Aula Energy was established by Macquarie Asset Management in 2023 as an Australian-headquartered renewable energy business to originate, develop, construct and operate renewable projects.

This partnership between Aula Energy and RES builds on the effective collaboration demonstrated during the development of the Murra Warra Wind Farm projects in Victoria, where RES and Macquarie’s expertise and commitment resulted in a successful large-scale wind energy solution, completed in 2022.

“We are thrilled to deepen our partnership with RES through our investment in the Argoon Wind Farm,” said Chad Hymas, CEO of Aula Energy. “This project is a testament to our shared goals and our dedication to driving the renewable energy transition, which will deliver benefits for communities in NSW and Australia more broadly.”

“We are excited to welcome Aula Energy as an investor in the Argoon Wind Farm,” said Matt Rebbeck CEO of RES in Australia. “This partnership underscores our shared commitment to the energy transition and builds on an existing collaborative working relationship. We look forward to achieving another significant milestone in renewable energy development.”

As Aula Energy and RES progress the development of the Argoon Wind Farm, they aim to deliver impactful results that will enhance energy security, promote sustainability, and drive economic growth in the region. The Project will deliver positive legacy outcomes for the local community and region during construction and operation, with community benefits sharing commitments totalling over $40m for a 612MW project over the 30-year life of the Project.

RES is looking to establish a Riverina Renewables Services Centre as a part of this project development. The Centre will comprise an operations and maintenance services hub coupled with an education and training facility. This will create a space for technicians and apprentices and offer education and work experience opportunities for locals ensuring a positive legacy for the region as a direct result of the Project.

About RES

RES entered the Australian market in 2004 and now employs over 180 people, with offices across multiple metropolitan and regional locations. RES is engaged in all technologies: onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and storage and offers development, construction, and asset management and O&M services across Australia.

With an industry-wide reputation for identifying innovative solutions to problems that reduce risk, cost and allow projects to progress, RES’ exceptional work was recently acknowledged with the Clean Energy Council’s Innovation Award 2022 and Diversity & Inclusion Award 2023, as well as the Asset Management Award 2022 at the Wind Investment Awards.

RES is the world’s largest independent renewable energy company, working across 24 countries and active in wind, solar, energy storage, green hydrogen, transmission,  and distribution.  An industry innovator for over 40 years, RES has delivered more than 27 GW of renewable energy projects across the globe and plans to bring more than 22 GW of new capacity online in the next five years.

As a service provider, RES has the skills and experience in asset management, operations and maintenance (O&M), and spare parts – supporting 41 GW of renewable assets across 1,300 sites.  RES brings to the market a range of purposeful, practical technology-based products and digital solutions designed to maximise investment and deployment of renewable energy.

RES is the power behind a clean energy future where everyone has access to affordable zero carbon energy bringing together  global experience, passion, and the innovation of its 4,500 people to transform the way energy is generated, stored and supplied. Visit: www.res-group.com

About Aula Energy

Aula Energy is a new Australian-headquartered renewable energy business. The company plans to develop and operate onshore renewable energy projects across Australia with ambition to expand into New Zealand. Established by Macquarie in 2023, Aula Energy brings together a proud Australian heritage, a specialist team with decades of experience in onshore renewables  and a shared mission to provide energy for the future.

June 2024

Following preliminary environmental and social assessments and local community engagement activities, the project received Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARS) in December 2023. Work is now underway to prepare for EIS and EPBC assessments which we are hoping to submit in mid-2025.

The Project will also be participating in the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap - South West Renewable Energy Zone Tender process for Access Rights to the energy grid which will be key to the success of the project. 

June 2023

Come along to one of our community information sessions in July to learn more about the project and discuss any concerns or ideas.

Date/Time:      Friday 21 July – 2pm – 6pm

                         Saturday 22 July – 10am – 1pm

Venue:             Jerilderie Civic Hall, 33 Jerilderie Street