Squadron Energy responds to the Energy and Climate Change Ministerial Council’s March Communique
Squadron Energy welcomes today’s statement from the Ministerial Council on Energy and Climate Change, which underscores the importance of ensuring a well-supplied east coast gas market. “Today’s announcement reinforces the need for practical, market-led solutions that deliver a timely and cost-effective solution to our long-standing gas supply problem and providing affordable solutions for Australian households […]
Two Squadron Energy projects on the National Renewables Priority List
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, is proud to share that the Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has identified Moreton Hill Wind Farm and Spicers Creek Wind Farm as priority renewable energy projects. These projects will be included on the National Renewable Energy Priority List, meaning they will be […]
Spicers Creek Wind Farm gets Commonwealth approval
Spicers Creek Wind Farm, one of the largest projects approved in NSW, has passed a significant milestone after attaining Commonwealth approval. The wind farm gained NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) approval in October 2024 and in December became one of 19 successful projects for the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). Squadron Energy Head of […]
NRL Charity Shield weekend in Mudgee
Squadron Energy, alongside the St George Illawarra Dragons, organised a weekend of community and family activities as part of the Mudgee Charity Shield event. The night before the big game, Squadron brought stakeholders together for a pre-game player ‘meet and greet’ and leadership presentation from Coach Shane Flanagan. On the morning of game day, footy […]
Temporary accommodation for renewable energy workers to be built in Dubbo
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, has worked with Dubbo Regional Council to secure a site to develop temporary accommodation for workers on renewable energy projects close to Dubbo. Squadron will lease 10 hectares of council-owned land to house workers during the construction phase of its projects. After being used for workforce accommodation the […]
Moreton Hill Wind Farm community newsletter – February 2025
The team is currently working on several assessments for the project’s Environmental Report to support the planning permit application. These include biodiversity, flora and fauna, cultural heritage, traffic and transport, civil design and wind monitoring. Read more in the latest community newsletter.
Dragons ready to breathe fire with fans in Mudgee
St George Illawarra Dragons players will make a special appearance in Mudgee at Lawson Park, ahead of their annual Charity Shield match against South Sydney Rabbitohs on Saturday 22 February. Hosted by leading renewable energy company and Dragons major partner, Squadron Energy, the community event will feature a ball toss competition, the chance to win […]
Squadron Energy scholarship empowering First Nations students in renewable energy
Squadron Energy, in partnership with the University of Newcastle, is again offering the Squadron Energy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship. This scholarship highlights Squadron Energy’s commitment to creating opportunities for First Nations students to excel in higher education, particularly in fields pivotal to Australia’s sustainable energy future. The scholarship aims to support Aboriginal and […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm project update – February 2025
The project team have been working hard after the break and have successfully completed installation of 72 wind turbines at Clarke Creek Wind Farm. Having almost reached the three-quarter milestone, we are on track to complete the erection of all 100 turbines by June 2025. Read more in the latest project update.
Hope O’Dea: navigating the evolving renewable energy landscape
Can you tell us a bit about yourself and what you do at Squadron Energy? I started my career in town planning, where I gained an understanding of the regulatory, spatial and commercial aspects of land use and development. I later transitioned into a project development role where I focused on identifying and securing land […]