The wind farm will generate clean energy that will be sufficient to power nearly 700,000 homes. Credit: Matt Artz.

Australian government-owned electricity generator CleanCo is set to construct a new wind farm in Queensland as part of a 1026MW MacIntyre wind farm precinct, located in the Southern Downs region.

Construction works at the site are expected to begin later this year, with the precinct generating its first power from mid-2022.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

Queensland Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad said: “For the next few months, the entire focus of the Queensland Government is on protecting Queenslanders’ health, Queensland jobs and Queensland businesses.

“But when we move into the recovery phase, we need shovel-ready projects that will support more jobs in more industries, especially in regional Queensland.

“This is what CleanCo is all about – building, owning and operating a wind farm of 18 turbines with the capacity to generate up to 100 megawatts of new renewable energy.”

During the construction phase, the precinct is expected to create 400 employment opportunities in the region.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Upon completion, it will generate clean energy that will be sufficient to power nearly 700,000 homes.

CleanCo will also purchase an additional 400MW of new renewable energy from ACCIONA.

ACCIONA Australia energy managing director Brett Wickham said: “In addition to generating up to 400 jobs over its lifetime, a community enhancement programme will be established to deliver added value to the local community.”

“The project is scheduled to begin construction in mid-2021, with a gradual start-up in phases to ensure connection to the grid with full technical guarantees for the state’s electricity system. The entire MacIntyre complex will be operational in 2024.”

Through a newly established 64km powerlines, the wind farm project will be gradually connected to the statewide energy grid from 2022.