Dr Andrew Forrest AO announces $3 billion Queensland green energy precinct
3 minute read Dr Andrew Forrest AO has unveiled a $3 billion renewable energy precinct in Central Queensland, with contracts already issued for the immediate start of construction. The powerful new green energy precinct will deliver lower power prices for households and businesses, create regional jobs and boost local economies across the state. Under the […]
CWP Renewables launches first RAP
Clean energy developer and operator CWP Renewables (CWPR) has launched its inaugural Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), taking an important step in the organisation’s reconciliation journey. CWPR’s Reflect RAP sets out the actions the organisation is working on to foster a deeper understanding and connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to contribute towards reconciliation. […]
Bango Wind Farm community newsletter – January 2022
There are now 33 wind turbines fully constructed at Bango Wind Farm, with commissioning and hold point testing activities continuing. Read more in the latest community newsletter.
Christmas Light Up competition winners announced
After much deliberation, discussion, debate and with great pleasure and wonder, the Yass and Boorowa Christmas Light Up competition winners have been decided. The competition, hosted by CWP Renewables and GE Renewable Energy, was very tight with one judge’s five-year-old suggesting that all entries should score a 10 each. “The purpose of the competition was […]
Year in review
For the second year in a row, we’ve now had to face the challenges of living with a pandemic. Whilst it’s disrupted life for many, it’s also brought out some great examples of community support and spirit. For our projects, it’s made construction a little trickier, but our people, contractors and partners have really risen […]
Christmas Cheer from Bango Wind Farm
CWP Renewables’ Bango Wind Farm and Boom Logistics have banded together to help make Christmas a little brighter for families and individuals in need across the Yass Valley and Boorowa areas. Together they have donated hundreds of dollars in toys and cash to St Vincent de Paul Conference in both communities to help disadvantaged families […]
AIE and Höegh LNG Sign Deal To Secure NSW and Victoria’s Energy Future; Co-Develop New Generation Clean Energy Transport Potential
2 minute read Under the agreement, the Höegh Galleon will serve the Terminal, which has commenced construction of its berth facilities at Port Kembla, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023, making it the first project of its kind in Australia. In addition, AIE and Höegh LNG have agreed to collaborate on […]
Nestlé Australia signs up to PPA with CWP Renewables
Food and beverage manufacturer Nestlé Australia has made the switch to 100% renewable electricity, entering into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with CWP Renewables. The PPA will source clean electricity from CWP Renewables’ Sapphire and Crudine Ridge wind farms in NSW. The 10-year agreement covers all of the electricity used across Nestlé’s sites each year. […]
Registrations open for 2021 Christmas Light Up competition
CWP Renewables and GE Renewable Energy are once again hosting a Christmas Light Up competition in Yass, Boorowa and surrounds, and entries are now open. This year, GE is giving away more than $2,000 worth of prizes, with entries open to all properties within the Yass Valley local government area, as well as Boorowa district, […]
Sapphire Wind Farm funding boost for local organisations
Nine Inverell Shire community groups have snapped up a share of over $50,000 in grant funding from the most recent round of the Sapphire Wind Farm Community Fund. The Sapphire Wind Farm Committee takes applications in two rounds each year, where local non-profits can request funding for the purchase of uniforms, small equipment and infrastructure, […]