The Kondinin Wind and Solar Farm is a proposed wind and solar project in Western Australia's Wheatbelt Region, north-east of Perth being jointly developed by Shell Energy and Foresight Group.
The project is being planned in stages, with the first stage of a 121 megawatt (MW) wind farm confirmed. The second stage may consist of up to three options:
- an expanded wind farm, delivering an additional 114 MW of capacity
- a 80 MW solar farm across 125 hectares, and/or
- a battery energy storage system of up to 60 MW / 120 MWh total storage capacity.
The Kondinin Wind and Solar Farm is to be located approximately 245 kilometres east of Perth, and 5 kilometres north of Kondinin township.
The project is close to the existing Western Power 220 kilovolt transmission line, through which it will connect to the grid.
Key Dates
| 2025 | Expected Construction Commencement |
Procurement
| Procuring Agency: | Kondinin Energy, comprising Shell Energy and Foresight Group |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Aug 2018 | Kondinin Energy proposed the project and applied for assessment under the WA Environmental Protection Authority. |
| Oct 2018 | The WA Environmental Protection Authority determined that there are potential impacts to flora and vegetation, however they are not significant enough to warrant a formal assessment. |
| Dec 2018 | Kondinin Energy applied for assessment under the Federal EPBC Act. |
| Dec 2018 | The application under the EPBC Act was opened to public comment. |
| Jan 2019 | The project received approval under the EPBC Act. |
| Oct 2022 | Foresight entered a 50/50 joint partnership with Shell Energy to acquire development rights of the project from Lacour Energy and Goldwind International Holdings. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Market Led Proposal |
Location
Western Australia |
Resources
Government resources
EPBC Act referral decisionWA Environmental Protection Authority referral decision
