New Clean and Green Industries Powering GWS
Greater Western Sydney has emerged as one of the major markets for renewables, with residents,
businesses and developers embracing new technologies.
More than 170 delegates gathered for the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue’s first-ever
Sustainable Cities Summit today to hear how green innovation is protecting against blackouts and
urban heat, powering development and providing not just homes, but attractive, liveable
neighbourhoods.
The summit brought together leaders from government, industry and the community to discuss the
future of sustainable urban development in Greater Western Sydney.
Featuring NSW Minister for Climate Change, Energy and the Environment, Penny Sharpe MLC, and
hosted at the Western Sydney Conference Centre in Penrith, other speakers include Penrith City
Mayor, Cr Todd Carney, the Chief Executive of Greater Sydney Parklands, Joshua French, Secretary of
the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Anthony Lean, A/CEO of
Sydney Water, Paul Plowman, and Deloitte partner, Theo Psychogios.
Adam Leto, Dialogue CEO, said the public sector was partnering with industry and the community to
embed strong water, energy and other sustainability practices into one of the biggest infrastructure
and housing pipelines in the country.
“Western Sydney isn’t just embracing renewables, it’s owning it,” Mr Leto said. “We’re seeing it
embedded at almost every level, and as we move towards net-zero over the coming decades, it’s no
longer a nice-to-have, but a must-have.
“In the midst of a massive growth agenda, we can’t lose sight of the importance of taking a future focussed approach to how we plan, design and build the cities of the West.
“Residents in the region are some of the leading consumers of renewables, developers are partnering
with local manufacturers and energy providers to deliver greater efficiencies, while construction
companies are introducing new materials and methods to help ensure new homes and infrastructure
are fit for the future.”
Minister Sharpe thanked the Dialogue for bringing leaders together to “have the conversations that we
need to have with a focus on western Sydney”, as she commended Western Sydney residents for
embracing renewable energy.
“The people of Western Sydney love solar. 300,000 households have already got rooftop solar in this
part of the world. It's about 2.3 gigawatts - that's about half a coal-fired power station generating
from the roofs of this place - and we've already got around 7,000 households with batteries.
“With the federal battery incentive program, three of the top 10 suburbs nationally are in Western
Sydney. It's an incredible story of people taking action already.”
Dialogue partners Endeavour Energy today announced a joint $136.7 million investment with Transgrid
for a new electricity infrastructure project to power growth areas and precincts around the
Aerotropolis to ensure reliable energy supply for decades to come.
Colin Crisafulli, Endeavour Energy General Manager Future Grid & Asset Management, who spoke at
today’s event, said the project would build a smarter, stronger network for Western Sydney.
“We’re proud to be working with Transgrid to support the vision for Bradfield City and the broader
Aerotropolis by delivering modern, flexible energy solutions that meet the needs of our customers and
communities,” Mr Crisafulli said.
It’s one of many examples where residents, businesses and infrastructure projects in Western Sydney
are showcasing clean energy uptake and innovative sustainable development:
Western Sydney Leads State Uptake of Rooftop Solar
Suburbs in Greater Western Sydney, including Blacktown, Penrith, Parramatta, Oran Park, Kellyville,
and Baulkham Hills, have shown the strongest adoption rates of home solar energy uptake in NSW.
A Comparative Analysis of Sydney Suburbs with Solar Photovoltaic Roof Panels - Geoscape
Western Sydney Sees Biggest Uptake of Home Batteries
Western Sydney has seen a large uptake of the Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries
Program, with areas like Oran Park, Kellyville, Baulkham Hills and Marsden Park showing high initial
installation numbers, according to analysis of postcode data released by the Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator
Strong solar battery uptake in first month | Clean Energy Regulator Solar battery scheme: Western Sydney and regional NSW lead adoption of Labor’s subsidy
EVs Power Ahead in Outer West
The uptake in Sydney’s outer Western Suburbs has jumped nearly 50 per cent, according to data
released by Endeavour Energy. The electricity network in Sydney’s Greater West and the Blue
Mountains says the growth of EVs in the outer suburbs is much quicker than that in the wealthy east.
EV uptake in Sydney's outer western suburbs has jumped nearly 50 pct in six months
Parramatta Museum a Green Energy Powerhouse
The Parramatta Powerhouse Museum is the first public institution in Australia designed to achieve a 6-
Star Green Star rating under the Green Building Council of Australia's new Green Star Buildings tool.
This rating signifies top-level environmental performance, with the museum targeting net-zero
emissions by being fossil-fuel free, highly energy-efficient and powered by 100% renewable energy.
Powerhouse Museum - Powerhouse Parramatta: 6 Star Designed Building
First new city in 100 years wins Design Award for Sustainability
Bradfield City Centre has won the 2025 Good Design Award for Sustainability at the Australian Good
Design Awards. First Building is in Stage 1 of the Advanced Manufacturing Readiness Facility (AMRF),
where government, industry and researchers collaborate to drive innovation and support businesses,
anchoring the emerging Aerotropolis that’s set to transform Western Sydney.
The First Building, Bradfield City Centre - 2025 Good Design Award for Sustainability - Good Design
Taking recycling to New Depths in Western Sydney
Sydney Water is building one of the Southern Hemisphere's most advanced wastewater recycling
facilities in Western Sydney. The Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre (AWRC) and
pipelines in Kemps Creek will support population and economic growth in Western Sydney.
Upper South Creek Advanced Water Recycling Centre
Plants Powered by Cooking Oil
Setting a new benchmark for sustainable construction, the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport
Surface and Civil Alignment Works (SCAW) Project, delivered by CPB Contractors in a joint venture
with United Infrastructure, is powering all of its plant and equipment with a biodiesel blend, which is an
industry waste by-product sourced from used cooking oil.
Australian construction first: Biodiesel powers all plant and equipment on Western Sydney project
Cutting Congestion at WSI
The M7-M12 Integration project by John Holland will support future development growth in Western
Sydney by improving travel times and congestion. Once complete, the project will provide direct
access to commercial and residential hubs and the new Western Sydney International Airport. This
project will also create thousands of jobs during construction in Western Sydney. The project is being
built using solar-powered equipment, reducing electricity use with LED lighting and sustainable
construction materials, including recycled glass.
M7-M12 Integration Project | John Holland Group
Keeping it Cool in the West
The largest temperature-controlled distribution centre in the Southern Hemisphere is now being built
at Eastern Creek in Sydney’s West. The Woolworths Sydney Chilled and Fresh Distribution Centre will
have 23,607 square meters of solar panels installed to help power the facility, which process more
than 6,000 tonnes of fresh and chilled products daily when it opens in 2027, enhancing efficiency for
suppliers and transport operators. The project is expected to employ more than 4,000 people during
construction and inject hundreds of millions into local businesses.
BESIX Watpac designs and builds Woolworths’ distribution centre in Sydney - BESIX
Cutting Edge Family Business
A family-owned scrap metal business based in Smithfield is leveraging the growth in the renewable
energy sector and seen its business take off. Precision Oxycut has become a specialist manufacturer
of a critical assembly component used in wind tower construction, generating 100 new jobs for the
Western Sydney manufacturer.
Renewables generates 100 new jobs for Western Sydney manufacturer | NSW Climate and Energy Action
Pumped for Hydro in Western Sydney
A former coal washery site on the escarpment above Lake Burragorang in the lower Blue Mountains
will store surplus electricity in a project proposed by Zen Energy. The Western Sydney Pumped Hydro
scheme would be capable of supplying the equivalent of power for 500,000 homes during peak times.
Western Sydney Pumped Hydro Project - WaterNSW
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Belinda Wallis – Director, Communications
Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue
0466 386 887
Published on Oct 28th 2025