The State Government of Queensland has granted Development Approval of the 240 MW Dulacca wind project proposed by RES Group in the Western Downs region.
The project will comprise of up to 56 wind turbines, battery storage and ancillary infrastructure. The project will connect into the existing transmission network located adjacent to the project.
When constructed, the project is expected to generate enough clean energy to power the equivalent of 150,000 homes. It will create around 400 jobs during its construction, and a further 35 during the 30-year operation of the wind farm, alongside other associated economic benefits for the region. The project will also offer a community fund for local good causes, with a value of AUD1.25m over the lifetime of the project.
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March 20, 2019
IIG seeks EOIs for O&M of 14 MW Australian solar project
Impact Investment Group Pty Ltd (IIG) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the Swan Hill Solar Farm. IIG is targeting an initial 5-year O&M term...
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March 20, 2019
Malabar Coal to develop a 25 MW solar project in NSW
Malabar confirmed its intention to develop a solar farm on a portion of the old Drayton Mine site. The ‘Maxwell Solar Project’ is proposed to have an installed capacity of about 25MW and...
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March 14, 2019
New South Wales approves the 165 MW solar PV project in Australia
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March 14, 2019
New South Wales approves 165 MW Gunnedah solar project
The New South Wales Independent Planning Commission (IPC) has approved the development of the 165 MW solar photovoltaic plant located in Gunnedah, New South Wales, Australia. The AUD200 mi...
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March 11, 2019
Construction commenced for 36 MW EfW project in Kwinana
Australia has commenced the construction of the 36 MW thermal energy-from-waste (EfW) project in Kwinana, in the western region. The power plant diverts 400,000 tonnes of household, commer...
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