Clarke Creek wind, solar and battery farm, Australia
Name of the Project
Clarke Creek wind, solar and battery farm.
Location
Central Queensland, Australia.
Project Owner/s
Squadron Energy.
Project Description
The project entails the development of what will be the biggest renewable-energy precinct in the southern hemisphere.
The combined Clarke Creek wind, solar and battery energy storage facility could produce enough power for more than 660 000 homes, equivalent to 40% of Queensland households, and will export lower-cost electricity directly into the National Electricity Market.
Clarke Creek’s grid-scale generation capability will displace 2.7-million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.
Potential Job Creation
Construction of Stage 1 will create about 350 jobs. Specific career development and retraining programmes will be created for employees across Queensland’s coal power stations, creating new job opportunities for regional communities from Australia’s growing green energy economy.
Capital Expenditure
A$3-billion.
Planned Start/End Date
With grid connection, long-term supply agreements and all necessary state and federal approvals for Clarke Creek already in place, Squadron Energy will now accelerate the start of construction, with Stage 1 expected to be fully operational in 2024. Stage 2 could come online in 2026.
Latest Developments
Contracts have been issued for the immediate start of construction.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Squadron Energy, tel +61 8 6460 4949.
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