Squadron Energy Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

State approves six new wind and battery projects before going into election caretaker mode
Two wind projects and four batteries have the green light from the state, including one that has been a lightning rod for opposition from a One Nation mayor.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 4, 2026

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Renewables

“Anti-renewables populism is the largest unpriced risk:” But poll data shows support is growing, even in hot zones
Polling by Squadron Energy finds higher support than expected in western Victoria and central NSW, as renewable developers begin to use activist playbook.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 29, 2026

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Renewables

First new NSW wind farm in years completes construction and energisation of “beating heart” substation
First wind project to join NSW grid in 2.5 years notches up another major milestone, with construction and energisation of its substation now complete.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 23, 2026

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Wind

Squadron shrinks size of wind farm it wants to build in epicentre of Victoria’s anti-renewable activity
Andrew Forrest-owned Squadron wants to build a massive wind farm in western Victoria and connect it to the controversial Western Renewables Link.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 8, 2026

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Renewables

First turbine goes up at state’s only wind farm under construction
The first of 69 wind turbines has been erected at the 414 megawatt project that is the only large-scale wind farm currently being built in New South Wales.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 3, 2026

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Renewables

Twiggy Forrest’s Squadron Energy seeks retail licence to sell renewable electricity to select businesses
Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy seeks a licence to retail electricity to business and industry in Victoria and other states on the National Electricity Market.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 19, 2026

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Renewables

Squadron Energy lands $2.7 billion refinance deal to add flexibility
“Twiggy” Forrest’s renewables outfit has refinanced its portfolio in a deal backed by 15 banks, to allow more “flexibility” for BESS, hybrids and construction funding.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 13, 2026

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Renewables

Wind turbine blades start making 400 km journey from port to project site
Wind turbine blades bound for state’s only wind farm currently under construction are winding their way through the Hunter region, from port to project site.
Joshua S Hill

Aug 10, 2026

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Wind

Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy unveils another big wind project near crowded renewable zone
Squadron’s latest wind project located just outside of crowded renewable zone, and will seek to plug into existing network.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 13, 2026

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Renewables

Wind farm breathes life into local manufacturing as last of 69 massive steel cages are sent to site
Three Australian companies have helped deliver the last of the foundations of the only wind farm under construction in NSW – and in turn, the wind farm has breathed new life into local manufacturing.
Joshua S Hill

Jun 2, 2026

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Wind

Twiggy Forrest’s Squadron hits pause on New England wind plans as it works through “project issues”
Squadron Energy is reviewing another wind project, this time in New England, as part of a rethink of its major project pipeline.
Rachel Williamson

May 12, 2026

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Wind

Wind farm customers want “shape”, and investors need certainty – and both are struggling to get it
Customers want “more shape” in their wind PPAs and investors want more certainty. One solution is a new era of behind-the-meter storage concepts for wind.
Rachel Williamson

May 1, 2026

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