Upcoming works – Uungula Wind Farm
Squadron Energy and our contractor, Nacap are about to begin the upgrade of Twelve Mile Road to prepare for the construction of the Uungula Wind Farm. If you are a resident of Twelve Mile Road or use it, please refer to the following summary of upcoming works. Traffic control and signage will be supporting these […]
Squadron Energy grows leadership team and commits to greater collaboration with regional communities
Former APA Group CEO and Managing Director Rob Wheals has been appointed chief executive officer of Squadron Energy, and current CEO Jason Willoughby will become Chairman of Squadron. Mr Wheals has more than 25 years’ experience as a key executive within the energy infrastructure and telecommunications sectors in Australia and internationally. The move comes as […]
The NRL Trial Weekend in Mudgee wraps up
An exciting preview of the 2024 season, the 2024 NRL Trial match against the Wests Tigers marked the Dragons seventh consecutive pre-season game at Glen Willow Oval. The Dragons came away with a 34-18 win, a great way to prelude the season. Squadron Energy alongside the St George Illawarra Dragons, organised a weekend full of […]
Trust is critical in renewables rollout
Those are the benefits of the build-out of renewables identified in the Federal Government’s latest report on the state of Australia’s regional communities. The construction of wind, solar and battery projects is one of the greatest opportunities to drought-proof regional communities in our volatile climate. It can reverse the brain drain from regional Australia so […]
Squadron Energy supports lifesaving work of RACQ CapRescue
CapRescue has been serving the Central Queensland community for nearly 30 years and completed more than 500 rescues last year alone, logging over 788 flight hours. Spanning an area of 350,000 sq km, the CapRescue emergency helicopters protect more than 300,000 people, responding to serious accidents and medical incidents while providing a world-class aerial search […]
Community kick off in Mudgee
Footy fans from the Central West region are invited to Lawson Park, Mudgee on Saturday 24 February for an exciting pre-match community event with members of the St George Illawarra Dragons. Be sure to come down and meet players ahead of the 2024 NRL Trial match between the Red V and the Wests Tigers. Kicking […]
Squadron Energy celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science
This day is a fantastic opportunity to highlight the incredible achievements of female scientists. By celebrating their contributions, we hope this day inspires the next generation of girls and young women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). We sat down with Squadron Energy’s Environmental Offsets Officer Kristina Rajkovic, who has developed […]
Dragons and Squadron Energy join forces in new partnership
Squadron Energy, Australia’s leading renewable energy company, has today joined forces with the St George Illawarra Dragons in a long-term partnership with a focus on community. The partnership kicks off this year with Squadron Energy joining the Red V as a partner in the ‘under number’ position. In 2025 Squadron Energy will become the Major […]
Squadron Energy starts work on largest NSW wind farm: commits to 14GW renewable energy pipeline, powering six million homes
Squadron Energy today officially started work on the Uungula Wind Farm, the largest wind farm being built in New South Wales. The 69-turbine project will be built near Wellington within the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone and has an approved connection to the existing transmission grid. It’s a landmark milestone for renewable energy in Australia […]
Oversize overmass transport update – 2024
Oversize overmass (OSOM) movements to the Clarke Creek Wind Farm project site are continuing, including ongoing transportation of turbine components and ancillary electrical components. The OSOM deliveries take place overnight with police escorts in place where required. The loads depart Gladstone Port between 11.30pm and 1am, arriving at site between 5am and 7am. These times […]