Local student and wind farm host meets his ‘notable person’ in the flesh
When Clarke Creek 11-year-old local Harley Needham needed to profile a notable person for a Year 6 English assignment, he selected Squadron Energy owner Andrew Forrest AO. The Rockhampton Grammar School student had to research Dr Forrest’s life and present a speech to the school community, dressed as his chosen subject. Harley’s family is a […]
Biggest wind farm to open in Australia this year: Clarke Creek Wind Farm powers Queensland’s future delivering more than just clean energy
Squadron Energy has officially opened stage one of Clarke Creek Wind Farm – the biggest wind farm to open in Australia this year. The 100-turbine, 450MW wind farm, located 150km north-west of Rockhampton and 150km south of Mackay on the land of the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala (BKY) peoples, produces enough electricity to power the equivalent […]
First concrete pour at Uungula Wind Farm marks major step toward clean energy for NSW
Squadron Energy has celebrated a significant milestone at Uungula Wind Farm, with the first foundation concrete pour completed.
Flexible gas: the energy insurance Australia can’t afford to delay – Rob Wheals, Squadron Energy CEO
There’s been a shift in Australia, with more people agreeing that gas will play an important bridging role in the country’s energy transition as coal is taken offline.
Temporary housing for renewable energy workers approved in Dubbo
Squadron Energy has received approval for its Development Application (DA) to build temporary workers’ accommodation in Dubbo, marking a major milestone for the project that will provide workers on renewable energy projects close to Dubbo with a place to stay.
Bookham Wind Farm project update – October 2025
Technical assessments are continuing on the project to refine layout and design. The number of turbines has been reduced to 80 since the Scoping Report was submitted in February 2025.
Squadron sponsors room as Macquarie Home Stay opens new wing
A vital accommodation service for cancer patients in Western NSW has officially expanded. With Macquarie Home Stay unveiling a $7 million extension, backed by generous support from rural communities, donors, sponsors, and local leaders.
Illawarra Firming Power Station project update – September 2025
We are pleased to introduce the proposed Illawarra Firming Power Station (IFPS), a new firming gas-powered facility, located in Unanderra, an industrial zone seven kilometres south of the Wollongong CBD.
Clarke Creek Wind Farm community newsletter – September 2025
Construction of Clarke Creek Wind Farm is almost finished. The project team has completed the successful installation of 97 turbines at Clarke Creek Wind Farm, with three more turbines to be erected.
Spicers Creek Wind Farm community newsletter – September 2025
The project milestones have continued for Spicers Creek Wind Farm this year.