For Justin, renewable energy is about community
As NSW transforms its electricity network, Aboriginal communities are gaining new opportunities. Justin Toomey-White, a proud Wiradjuri man, is Squadron Energy’s First Nations Engagement Facilitator. He works closely with Aboriginal organisations, project teams and training providers to help connect communities with opportunities created by NSW’s growing renewable energy sector.
Local Central West-Orana students shown the ropes at Uungula Wind Farm
Students from St Johns College in Dubbo visited Squadron Energy’s Uungula Wind Farm to learn about renewable energy and the career pathways in the sector.
The visit was part of the NSW Department of Education’s Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) program.
Squadron Energy secures landmark financing for Clarke Creek Wind Farm
A major milestone has been reached for Squadron Energy’s Clarke Creek Wind Farm after the project secured landmark financing. The financing was arranged with a bank group of 10 capital partners. Stage one of Clarke Creek is operational with 100 turbines generating 450MW—enough to power 330,000 homes and cut 738,000 tonnes of emissions annually.