A WIND farm near Blayney capable of supplying 58,000 homes across the state has received the green light for construction.
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Infigen Energy overcame 57 objections to the wind farm after the Independent Planning Commission approved changes to the 38 turbines.
It applied to increase the length of the blades from 56 metres to 70 metres and the overall height of the turbine from 150 metres to 160 metres.
The larger turbines would increase the generation by up to 20 per cent on previous approvals issued since 2014.
Two transmission lines were also proposed.
The commission decided the application because it was considered state significant and concluded while nearby residents not hosting turbines would see more of the blades, no one would be significantly affected and extra landscaping would help.
Modelling predicted shadow flicker, where rotating turbines cause moving shadows through windows, would occur less than 30 hours a year.
An Infigen spokeswoman said the company was working towards a decision on the final investment next financial year, with construction to take about 18 months.
"Infigen is pleased that the Flyers Creek Wind Farm planning modification consent has been granted," she said.
"The planning modification accommodates newer, more efficient turbines and will increase the amount of renewable energy the project can generate. "
She said at full operation, the win farm would generate 430 gigawatts of power a year.
"The project will deliver benefits to the community including local employment opportunities and a direct injection of approximately $1 million per annum to the community."
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