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Renewables

Forrest-backed wind farm hits half-way mark as turbine number 50 goes up
Turbine number 50 installed at what will be one of the biggest wind farms in Queensland, at least for a time.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 5, 2024

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Renewables

Forrest’s Squadron Energy unveils massive new wind and battery project for NSW
Squadron Energy adds yet another massive wind energy and battery proposal to its project pipeline, this time west of Yass.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 30, 2024

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy dumps underground lines in bid to get green tick for huge wind farm
Squadron Energy is shifting infrastructure, removing a section of underground power lines and narrowing roads to reduce the impact on biodiversity of a major new wind farm.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 23, 2024

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Renewables

“Significant milestone:” Power flow testing begins at big Forrest-backed wind farm
Squadron Energy marks the latest milestone for what will be one of Australia’s biggest wind farms – for a time, at least.
Joshua S Hill

Sep 10, 2024

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Policy & Planning

Don’t stop now: Forrest’s Squadron urges speedy green switch as ISP signals end of baseload
Squadron Energy says AEMO’s plan for the national grid reinforces the need to roll out new solar and wind capacity “at speed” – and the huge risks if we don’t.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 26, 2024

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Wind

Andrew Forrest wind farm gets federal green tick as debate rages over biodiversity threat
Andrew Forrest-owned wind farm has gained approval from the federal environment minister, in a decision that has sparked debate over the impact of wind turbines on biodiversity.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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Renewables

Andrew Forrest plans massive 2GW wind and solar project, backed by gigawatt-scale 12-hour battery
Andrew Forrest’s latest renewable mega project proposal includes a battery component with up to 12 hours of storage.
Rachel Williamson

May 30, 2024

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Wind

Squadron curries favour with locals through ownership offer for wind projects
Squadron Energy to set up a fund to allow members of the local community to invest in two wind farms in central New South Wales.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2024

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Gas

Forrest backtracks on “filthy” fossils, supports development of gas terminal
Having once pledged not to “mangle the process” by using anything but renewables to fuel his energy plans, Andrew Forrest says some imported gas is necessary.
Luke Costin

Jan 11, 2024

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Wind energy

Forrest turns sod on NSW biggest wind farm, firms 14GW plans with major turbine deal
Squadron Energy breaks ground on Uungula Wind Farm and announces multi-billion dollar turbine supply deal to underpin giga-scale project pipeline.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 11, 2024

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