Support for the future of First Nations women’s rugby league from Squadron Energy
The Queensland Indigenous Women’s Rugby League and Rugby 7s club is being sponsored by Squadron Energy, who are supporting the team to play on the top Queensland stage. Squadron Energy’s Head of Delivery Portfolio Ninna West said that while contributing to Australia’s net zero emissions future, Squadron is also committed to contributing to meaningful change […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm oversize overmass movements continue
As part of the Clarke Creek Wind Farm project’s next phase, oversize overmass (OSOM) movements will continue to the project site, including ongoing transportation of turbine components and ancillary electrical components. The OSOM transportation will take place overnight with police escorts in place where required. The loads will depart Gladstone at 11pm and arrive on […]
Squadron Energy supports Wellington Wedgetails to attend NSW largest annual Indigenous sporting event
A sponsorship from the Uungula Wind Farm team will help with accommodation and playing gear for the youth teams so they can attend the largest annual Indigenous sporting event in the state. Squadron Energy’s Head of Development Services Matthew Flower said he was excited to be supporting a team to participate in such a significant […]
Squadron Energy provides job opportunities in renewables in Wellington
Working in partnership with ARC Wind, Squadron Energy is providing an opportunity for locals to work in the renewable energy sector with two Trainee Wind Turbine Technician roles available for First Nations people in Wellington. Squadron Energy’s Executive General Manager People & Culture Kate Sykes said that engagement of First Nations people in our projects […]
Squadron Energy welcomes the 2023-24 NSW Budget commitment to power a clean energy future
Squadron Energy welcomes the $3.9 billion being invested in NSW’s clean energy future as part of the 2023-24 NSW Budget, including the commitment to deliver clean and affordable energy across the state. As a leading Australian renewable energy company, we are committed to working with the NSW Government to transition our energy system to meet […]
Wattle translocation shows Squadron Energy’s commitment to protect biodiversity
Three years after translocating wattle from Crudine Ridge Wind Farm (CRWF), the plants are still healthy in their new habitat. Squadron Energy’s Environmental Advisor Zeina Jokadar said the plant is on the state-wide Saving Our Species (SoS) program, which is designed to secure threatened plants in the wild. “The wattle translocation demonstrates our efforts to […]
Firmed renewables key to delivering green energy
The importance of decarbonising this sector is only going to increase with the further electrification of industry, transport and households. The fastest way to do this is through firmed renewable generation. This also moves us away from ageing unreliable coal-fired generation as quickly as possible – which currently accounts for more than 60% of our […]
Clarke Creek Wind Farm OSOM trial runs complete – equipment deliveries continue
Clarke Creek Wind Farm oversize overmass (OSOM) trial runs have been completed and equipment deliveries from Gladstone Port to the project site are continuing as planned. The first electrical components have been delivered, including a 270-tonne main step-up transformer for the central substation. There will now be ongoing transportation of turbine components to the project […]
Early field work starts to prepare for Uungula Wind Farm construction
Early field work starts next week to prepare for the construction of Uungula Wind Farm. Work will take place at the Goolma Road and Twelve Mile Road intersection, and along Twelve Mile Road. It will include some geotechnical investigations and potentially relocating some services. Work will run over the next eight weeks, only on weekdays […]
We can have both regional jobs and cheaper electricity with renewables
When a mayor is not seeing local benefits from a renewables project, there is something wrong. The concerns voiced by Goondiwindi Mayor Lawrence Springborg recently show the industry needs to do better when sharing the benefits with communities. Because the truth is, wind farms do bring enormous benefit to regional communities, and jobs are core […]