Pipeline of Renewable Energy Projects

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UPDATED: October 2024

 

Banana Range Wind Farm

Status
Development
Proponent
EDF Renewables Australia
Location
20km west of Biloela
Size
450MW (Stage 1 & 2 combined)
No Turbines
75
Battery onsite?
Yes. The project has the potential to incorporate battery storage, as part of a solar expansion stage.
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2026
Anticipated Construction End
Q4 2028
Anticipated Construction Duration
36 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
To be announced at FID
Awarded Sub-Contractors
To be announced at FID
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
150 - 200
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
10 - 15
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
$100,000
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
https://www.bananarangewindfarm.com.au/community
Website
www.bananarangewindfarm.com.au
Supplier Contact
www.bananarangewindfarm.com.au/employment
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest in providing materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractor may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Register at www.bananarangewindfarm.com.au/employment

Boulder Creek Wind Farm

Status
Construction
Proponent
Aula Energy/CS Energy
Location
Westwood
Size
Stage 1: 228MW
Stage2: 144MW
Total: 372MW
No Turbines
Stage 1: 38
Stage 2: Up to 22
Total: Up to 60
Battery onsite?
No battery proposed at Boulder Creek at this time
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2025
Anticipated Construction End
Q4 2026
Anticipated Construction Duration
20 – 30 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
DT Infrastructure
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
250-350
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
10-20
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (over 30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.bouldercreekwindfarm.com.au
Supplier Contact
info@bouldercreekwindfarm.com.au
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractors may then run their own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Register your interest at  info@bouldercreekwindfarm.com.au

Bungaban Wind Energy Project

Status
Development
Proponent
Windlab
Location
Approximately 60km south-east of Taroom
Size
1.4GW
No Turbines / Solar Panels
Up to 204
Battery onsite?
Pending
Anticipated Construction Start
Q4 2025
Anticipated Construction End
2029
Anticipated Construction Duration
4 years
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
600 – at peak construction
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
10-15
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
https://www.southqueenslandrenewablegenerationhub.com/
Supplier Contact
sqrgh@windlab.com.au
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest with the project team to be notified of supplier information sessions and opportunities. To register, please email sqrgh@windlab.com.au

Callide Solar Power Station

Status
Development
Proponent
Edify Energy
Location
Mount Murchinson
Size
200MWac solar PV generator
No Turbines / Solar Panels
Pending
Battery onsite?
200MW/800MWh battery energy storage system
Anticipated Construction Start
FY 2025/2026
Anticipated Construction End
FY 2027/2028
Anticipated Construction Duration
24 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
250
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
6-10
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
Pending
Supplier Contact
Pending
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest in providing materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractors may then run their own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Register at  https://edifyenergy.com/partner-with-us/corporates

Callide Wind Farm

Status
Development
Proponent
DP Energy
Location
22km north-east of Biloela
Size
430 MW
No Turbines
70
Battery onsite?
Potential for inclusion of Battery in proposed substation area
Anticipated Construction Start
Q3 2025
Anticipated Construction End
Q4 2027
Anticipated Construction Duration
18 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
280
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
30
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.callidewindfarm.com.au
Supplier Contact
www.callidewindfarm.com.au/employment
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the project website at www.callidewindfarm.com.au
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractor may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.

Kariboe Wind Farm

Status
Pre-approval
Proponent
BayWa r.e. Projects Australia
Location
40km southeast of Biloela
Size
1000 MW
Number of Turbines
Up to 170
Battery onsite
There will be a battery facility onsite to allow for the capture and storage of dispatchable energy.
Anticipated Construction Start
Pending
Anticipated Construction End
Pending
Anticipated Construction Duration
Pending
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
400
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
Up to 40
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.baywa-re.com.au/en/wind/projects/kariboe-wind-farm
Supplier Contact
kariboe-windfarm@baywa-re.com
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractors may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Supplier Register at kariboe-windfarm@baywa-re.com

Mount Hopeful Wind Farm

Status
Development
Proponent
Neoen
Location
Dululu/Ulogie
Size
350 MW
No Turbines
50 to 65
Battery onsite?
To be confirmed at a later stage
Anticipated Construction Start
Q2 2025
Anticipated Construction End
Q2 2027
Anticipated Construction Duration
30 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
220+
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
8 to 12
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount
$100,000
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.mounthopefulwindfarm.com.au
Supplier Contact
www.mounthopefulwindfarm.com.au/workwithus
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest as a job seeker or supplier for the construction of the Mount Hopeful Wind Farm.
Neoen will provide these registration details to all tenderers during procurement. This ensures local procurement opportunities are identified early and utilised by the awarded construction contractor.
Register your interest at https://mounthopefulwindfarm.com.au/workwithus/

Mount Rainbow Wind Farm

Status
Development
Proponent
Central Queensland Power (CQP)
Location
Dumgree
Size
Up to 315 MW
No Turbines
Up to 70
Battery onsite?
Pending studies
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2028
Anticipated Construction End
Q1 2030
Anticipated Construction Duration
24 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
200 to 450
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
15
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.centralqueenslandpower.com.au
Supplier Contact
www.centralqueenslandpower.com.au/contact-1
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractors may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Supplier Register at www.centralqueenslandpower.com.au/contact-1 

Mount Sugarloaf Wind Farm (Thangool)

Status
Development
Proponent
Central Queensland Power (CQP)
Location
16km southeast of Biloela
Size
252 MW
No Turbines
Up to 56
Battery onsite?
Pending
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2028
Anticipated Construction End
Q1 2030
Anticipated Construction Duration
24 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
250 to 500
Anticipated Jobs – Operational
15
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.centralqueenslandpower.com.au
Supplier Contact
www.centralqueenslandpower.com.au/contact-1
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractors may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Supplier Register at www.centralqueenslandpower.com.au/contact-1

Moura Solar Farm

Status
Operational
Proponent
Mytilineos
Location
Moura
Size
110 MW
No of solar panels
185,000 solar modules mounted on a single axis tracking system
Construction Start
November 2021
Construction End
August 2022
Construction Duration
9 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Metka EGN Australia (QLD) Pty Ltd
Awarded Sub-Contractors
  • 30/07/2021 - Sub Station Design & Construct- Yurika, QLD
  • 28/09/2021 - Fencing - My Fence Australia, QLD (business based south of Brisbane)
  • 11/10/2021 - Civil- Goldward Civil, QLD
  • 1/12/2021 - Electrical- AEC, QLD
  • 30/11/2021 - Mechanical- Pilecom, WA
  • 13/10/2021 - Site Security- SET, QLD
Jobs – Construction (Direct)
Up to 250 jobs during construction
Jobs – Operational
Four (4) operational jobs.  Residential workers include a Site Supervisor, 2 Site Technicians and 1 Labourer.
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.mourasolar.com.au
Supplier Contact
www.mourasolar.com.au

Sawpit Solar Farm

Status
Feasibility
Proponent
European Energy
Location
30km south-west of Biloela
Size
1000MW
No Turbines or Solar Panels
NA
Battery onsite?
To be confirmed at a later stage
Anticipated Construction Start
2025
Anticipated Construction End
Pending
Anticipated Construction Duration
12-24 Months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Operational
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year duration)
Over $1m in grant funding will be available to local organisations during project operation.
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
https://au.europeanenergy.com/sawpit-solar-farm/
Supplier Contact
infoaus@europeanenergy.com
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful
principal contractors may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Register your interest at infoaus@europeanenergy.com

Smoky Creek Solar Power Station

Status
Development
Proponent
Edify Energy
Location
Goovigen
Size
800 MW
Battery onsite
Yes – anticipate 200MW/800MWh
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2025
Anticipated Construction End
Q1 2027
Anticipated Construction Duration
24 months
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
350
Anticipated Jobs – Operational
10
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
www.edifyenergy.com/project/smoky-creek
Supplier Contact
hello@edifyenergy.com
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractor may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Supplier Register at hello@edifyenergy.com

Specimen Hill Wind Farm

Status
Development
Proponent
Ark Energy
Location
25 km north-east of Biloela
Size
335 MW
No Turbines
56
Battery onsite?
To be confirmed at a later stage
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2025
Anticipated Construction End
Q1 2028
Anticipated Construction Duration
3 years
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
250-350
Anticipated Jobs – Operational
15-30
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
https://arkenergy.com.au/wind/specimen-hill-wind-farm/
Supplier Contact
info@arkenergy.com.au
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest to provide materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful
principal contractors may then run its own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Register your interest at info@arkenergy.com.au

Theodore Solar Farm

Status
Development (Dormant)
Proponent
juwi Renewable Energy
Location
Lonesome Creek
Size
70 MW
Number of solar panels
Pending
Battery onsite?
Pending
Anticipated Construction Start
Pending
Anticipated Construction End
Pending
Anticipated Construction Duration
Pending
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Operational
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
Pending
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
Pending
Supplier Contact
Pending

Theodore Wind Farm

Status
Pending
Proponent
RWE Renewables Australia
Location
22km East of Theodore
Size
1100 MW
No Turbines / Solar Panels
Pending
Battery onsite?
Pending
Anticipated Construction Start
Q1 2026
Anticipated Construction End
2029
Anticipated Construction Duration
2-4 years
Awarded Principal Contractor
Pending
Awarded Sub-Contractors
Pending
Anticipated Jobs – Construction (Direct)
200-500
Anticipated Jobs – Operational (Direct)
20-50
Community Benefit Fund Annual Amount (30-year period)
$100,000 community sponsorship fund – per annum during the development phase of the project
$500,000 community fund - per annum from commencement of construction for the lifetime of the project
Community Benefit Fund Webpage
Pending
Website
Theodorewindfarm.com.au 
Supplier Contact
theodorewindfarm@rwe.com
Supplier Register
Local suppliers are encouraged to register their interest in providing materials or services to the awarded principal contractor (once appointed by the project proponent).
The Project Proponent will make the list available to the principal contractor (once appointed). The successful principal contractors may then run their own procurement process amongst the suppliers and other entities it may wish to engage.
Register at theodorewindfarm.com.au