RWE bags planning approval for 1 GW wind project

The wind facility will benefit around 500,000 homes.

RWE Renewables Australia has received state planning approval for its 1 gigawatt Theodore onshore wind project.

In a statement, the company said the project will be located near Theodore in the Banana Shire in central Queensland. It will feature up to 170 turbines and a battery energy storage system.

RWE said the facility will be able to generate power that can energise about 500,000 homes.

“As we look ahead to commencing construction in 2026, we look forward to continuing to work with Powerlink and the Queensland Government on the infrastructure needed to make this project a success,” said RWE Renewables Australia CEO Daniel Belton.

Project construction is expected to take up to four years and require a workforce of up to 500 people at peak periods.

RWE and Stanwell are continuing discussions on offtake for Theodore under their 2023 deal.