Jul 7, 2026 – 8.00pmStruggling large-scale wind projects critical to the Albanese government’s renewable energy targets are looking to a NSW scheme for financial support after Energy Minister Chris Bowen rejected their appeals for increased federal funding.The proposed wind farms, which need to be built before NSW can retire its biggest coal plant, have been unable to reach construction start as rising costs, interest rates and a lack of long-term buyers for their power scuttle their business case.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles