Spicers Creek Wind Farm Environmental Impact Statement on public exhibition
The community is invited to have their say on Spicers Creek Wind Farm with the project’s Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) placed on public exhibition by the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE). DPE advises that the EIS and technical studies will be exhibited from Friday 28 July until Thursday 24 August. This follows extensive community […]
Renewable energy: a once in a generation opportunity for regional communities
Squadron Energy is leading Australia’s rapid transition away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy, to reach net zero emission targets. The transition is complex, and requires not only generating renewable energy, but also how to store it, then transmit it to homes and businesses across the country. This change in our power source provides a […]
Community benefit funding boost for 11 local organisations
The Sapphire Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has awarded funding of just under $100,000 to 11 local organisations under round 1 of 2023. Twice a year, Sapphire Wind Farm invites local community organisations to submit applications for a share of funding that can be used on equipment and infrastructure purchases, repairs and renovations, and programs […]
Australian renewable energy target in reach
We are getting on with the critical delivery of new renewable generation. As confirmed in the latest GenCost report from the CSIRO and the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), wind and solar remain the cheapest form of new build electricity generation. Squadron Energy is greening Australia’s energy grid by building 30 per cent of the Federal Government’s […]
Community invited to have say on Spicers Creek Wind Farm Planning Agreement
Following collaboration with Dubbo Regional Council (DRC), the terms for a draft Planning Agreement for Spicers Creek Wind Farm have been agreed and endorsed by the Council. The community now has the opportunity to provide feedback to Council on the draft Planning Agreement which is on public exhibition until 24 July 2023. The draft agreement […]
Work resumes at Clarke Creek Wind Farm
On-site work is set to resume at Clarke Creek Wind Farm next week following a full project management review as part of the handover from Windlab to Squadron Energy, which finalises on 30 June. Activities will ramp up during July in accordance with approved construction plans while the remainder of our project review and re-set […]
Squadron Energy providing new careers for coal workers
Renewable energy will be a major source of employment as Australia transitions away from coal. Squadron Energy is already providing fossil fuel workers with new roles in wind, solar and firming assets. In the Illawarra, the Port Kembla Energy Terminal is not only accelerating Squadron’s decarbonisation efforts, but it is providing new careers for people […]
Squadron Energy supports regional youth art program
Students from Dunedoo have been given the same artistic opportunities as their city-dwelling peers thanks to a program run by Dunedoo Central School. The Art for Youth program has been running for nine years, and this year Squadron Energy and Spicers Creek Wind Farm have provided funding for the art supplies. Dunedoo Central School Principal Donna Lane […]
Squadron Energy’s response to 2023-24 Federal Budget
Squadron Energy welcomes the 2023-24 Federal Budget and the inclusion of measures which will ensure we meet our renewable energy targets and deliver the transition in a way which brings reliable, cheap and clean energy to everyone. As a leading renewable energy developer and operator, Squadron Energy is committed to working with the Federal Government […]
Port Kembla Energy Terminal Project Update – May 2023
Port Kembla Energy Terminal and gas pipeline are currently under construction. Once construction is completed, Squadron Energy will deliver crucial gas in to ease the forecast shortfall. Read more in the latest project update.