The Dunmore Solar Farm and BESS, located 100 kilometres west of Toowoomba, QLD, is being developed by Octopus Australia.
The project scope includes:
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a 300MW solar farm,
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a 150MW / 2-hour BESS,
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a new 330kV Powerlink substation and switchyard to connect to the Braemar–Bulli Creek transmission line,
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supporting works including inverters, transformers, internal access tracks, laydown areas, fencing, security and O&M facilities, and
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enabling infrastructure.
Key Dates
| Nov 2025 | Project Announcement |
| Jul 2027 | Expected Construction Commencement |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Octopus Australia |
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. |
| Feb 2026 | Octopus Australia acquired the development rights for the project from Samsung C&T Renewable Energy Australia. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
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