Project

Dunmore Solar Farm and BESS

PROJECT STATUS
Detailed Planning
Dunmore Solar Farm and BESS

Samsung C&T Renewables have proposed the development of the Dunmore Solar Farm and BESS, 100 kilometers west of Toowoomba, QLD.

The project scope includes:

  • a 300MW solar farm,

  • a 150MW / 2-hour BESS,

  • a new 330kV Powerlink substation and switchyard to connect to the Braemar–Bulli Creek transmission line,

  • supporting works including inverters, transformers, internal access tracks, laydown areas, fencing, security and O&M facilities, and

  • enabling infrastructure.

Key Dates

Nov 2025 Project Announcement
Jul 2027 Expected Construction Commencement

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Samsung C&T Renewable Energy

PROJECT HISTORY

May 2024 A Development application was submitted to the Toowoomba Regional Council.
Sep 2024 Toowoomba Regional Council granted development approval to the project.
Nov 2025 Federal Government announced EPBC approval for the project.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Government resources
EPBC Application