In a significant boost to Queensland’s renewable energy transition, the 1GW Theodore Wind and Battery Project has been granted state approval after enduring more than five months of uncertainty. Initially halted along with several other major wind projects under the Queensland LNP government’s development pause in January, the Theodore project—led by RWE Renewables—can now move forward following clearance from the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA).
Set to rise in the Banana Shire, the project will feature up to 170 wind turbines paired with a battery energy storage system (BESS). While federal approval under the EPBC Act is still pending, the state’s green light marks a pivotal moment. The decision comes amid Queensland’s tighter wind farm planning rules, which require renewable developers to forge binding agreements with local councils to ensure social impact and community benefit.
Theodore joins Windlab’s Bungaban and Wongalee projects, which have already been approved, in reigniting momentum for Queensland’s clean energy ambitions. With a strategic partnership with Stanwell Corporation already in place, the Theodore project is positioned not just as another wind farm, but as a cornerstone in the state’s quest to become a renewable powerhouse. Read More
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