The Hunter has long been the energy capital of NSW. As coal-fired power stations age, the region is well placed to continue this tradition and benefit from economic growth through renewable energy generation.

The Bowmans Creek Wind Farm project area is approximately 10 km east of Muswellbrook and involves the Muswellbrook Shire, Singleton and Upper Hunter Shire Council areas. Hots and nearby localities are Bowmans Creek, Goorangoola, Hebden, Rouchel Brook, David Creek, Muscle Creek, McCully’s Gap and Rouchel.

Stage 1 of the Bowmans Creek Wind Farm has been approved and will involve 54 wind turbines with a generation capacity of 335 MW. In May 2025 Ark Energy submitted an intent to modify Stage 1, to add a battery energy storage system (BESS) with a power capacity of 250 MW and an energy storage capacity of up to 2,000 MWh over eight hours.

Stage 2 of the Bowmans Creek Wind Farm proposes a further 21 wind turbines. This extension will require a separate approval.