Project

Clarke Creek Renewable Energy Precinct

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Clarke Creek Renewable Energy Precinct

The Clarke Creek wind, solar and battery farm is located 150 kilometres northwest of Rockhampton and 150 kilometres south of Mackay in the Isaac Shire and Livingstone Shire areas.

The project will be delivered over two stages. Stage One will deliver 100 wind turbines cwith a capcity of 450 megawatts (MW). 

Key Dates

Dec 2018 Project Announcement
2022 Construction Commencement

PROJECT HISTORY

Jan 2016 Feasibility study commenced.
Feb 2018 Development approval granted for solar farm component.
May 2018 Development approval granted for wind farm component.
Nov 2018 Federal environmental approval granted for wind farm component.
Aug 2020 Lacour Energy and Goldwind announced that the Clarke Creek wind farm will sell 348 megawatts (MW) or around 75 per cent of the energy generated to Stanwell Corporation under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Feb 2022 Squadron Energy acquired Clarke Creek renewable energy precinct.
Jul 2022 Construction commenced on Stage One of the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Project website
Clarke Creek Wind Farm