Squadron Energy Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Concrete milestone at Forrest wind farm, with more than half of turbine foundations complete
Squadron Energy says 35 of 69 turbine foundations are complete at Uungala wind farm, taking it past the halfway mark.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 2, 2026

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Renewables

Solar and wind titans reboot push for huge inland renewables zone, as “least-regret pathway” to coal-free NSW
A consortium of companies led by Tilt Renewables wants AEMO to factor in a massive, up to 10 GW inland REZ to its 2026 blueprint for the national grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 17, 2026

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron locks in $1 billion in finance for part two of huge Queensland wind farm
Squadron Energy sets “new market benchmark” after locking in $1 billion for part two of a more than 1 gigawatt project in the Sunshine State.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 8, 2025

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Renewables

Don’t want another footy jersey? Startup says new tech can make renewables electricity rebates a reality
Cheaper power for renewables neighbours has been much requested, but difficult to do. A startup says it can make work for both communities and developers.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 3, 2025

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron completes biggest wind farm to be fully commissioned in Australia this year
All 100 turbines of the first stage of massive Queensland wind farm now feeding power into the grid after final commissioning was completed this week.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 24, 2025

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Renewables

Concrete pour completed for foundations of first of 69 turbines at biggest wind project in NSW
Foundations laid for the first of 69 wind turbines that will make up one of the biggest new wind farms in New South Wales.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 20, 2025

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Policy & Planning

“There’s a lot more resistance:” Forrest’s renewables chief says old way of community consulting is dead
“Things are changing:” Squadron Energy boss prefers a national guide on shared benefits over confusing state choose-your-own-adventure options.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 30, 2025

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Renewables

Crane contractor worker dies in incident at Squadron’s Clarke Creek wind project
A man employed by a crane contractor has died at Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek wind project.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 3, 2025

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Policy & Planning

No private bars, no private gyms: Council lays down law on housing for renewable project workers
One council has laid down the law on accommodation for workers building large wind and solar projects, and wants to avoid shanty towns and social cliques.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 26, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Squadron and Vestas forge ahead with huge Queensland wind projects, in chilly political conditions
Squadron Energy and Vestas push ahead with major wind farm plans for central Queensland, in spite of the mercurial political environment.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 12, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Squadron insists gas terminal is best “practical answer” to supply gaps, as AEMO changes tune
Revised forecasts could mean AEMO doesn’t need additional gas from new Port Kembla import terminal until 2027, at the earliest, as approvals given for a facility in Victoria.
Matthew Biss & Sophie Vorrath

May 30, 2025

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CleanTech Bites

Snowy’s delayed gas plant finally enters grid system, as Forrest closes in on gas import terminal
Snowy Hydro’s delayed, costly and not very hydrogen gas generators have finally entered the grid management system.
Giles Parkinson

Mar 25, 2025

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