Overview
The Mount Hopeful Wind Farm and Battery Project is a major renewable energy development proposed for Central Queensland, spanning the Rockhampton and Banana Shire areas.
This project will take advantage of some of the best wind resources in the state to provide clean and affordable electricity. Thanks to its strategic location on the national electricity network, the project will also be able to provide services to stabilise the grid.
The project has been approved for the installation of up to 63 wind turbines and a battery system with an indicative storage capacity of 550 MW, capable of providing up to four hours of backup power. Development approvals were granted by the Queensland Government in 2022 and by the Australian Government in 2024.
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Location
The project is located near the towns of Mount Morgan and Bajool, and lies approximately:
- 50km south of Rockhampton
- 60km north of Biloela; and
- 70km west of Gladstone.
The project site will stretch across the municipal boundary of Rockhampton and Banana region, on land currently used for cattle grazing.
The location was selected because it is very windy and is close to electricity transmission lines.
Benefits
FOR LOCAL ECONOMY
Regional economic boost during construction period plus a number of ongoing jobs
For your community
There will be a benefit-sharing scheme will be created for local community initiatives
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With a balanced portfolio of wind, solar and big battery projects, we are aiming to achieve 10 GW by 2030.
Our goal is to own and operate our projects and as long-term neighbours, we are committed to sharing the benefits with surrounding communities.
This dedication to community and environment has made us a renewable energy developer of choice. We have invested more than $4 billion in the Australian market and developed over 4 GW of renewable energy assets.