Queensland clears 500 MW Wambo wind project in Bunya Mountains

The 500 MW Wambo wind farm in the Western Downs region of Queensland has received planning approval from the state government, with construction expected to begin late next year.

Co-developers Renewable Energy Partners and the Cubico also intend to add a big battery, provisionally sized at 50 MW/200 MWh, joining a growing number of battery projects with four hours of storage.

Wambo, which will feature 110 wind turbines, is located around 20km north-east of Jandowae, and not far from the 453 MW Coopers Gap wind farm that is nearing completion.