Vena Energy will commence construction of a 320MW solar facility in Queensland’s Western Downs region, expanding its Wandoan South project.
Once operational in mid-2027, Wandoan South Solar 2 will produce approximately 700GWh of clean energy annually, enough to power around 120,000 average Queensland households. This is equivalent to avoiding approximately 568,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and saving around 490 million litres of water annually compared to conventional thermal energy generation methods.
Wandoan South Solar 2 builds on Vena’s established development clusters in Australia and is part of the company’s 732MW green power and 600MWh battery storage capacity in operation, construction, or contracted stages across the country.
Vena Energy head of Australia Owen Sela said the new solar facility marks another step in Vena’s commitment to accelerating the adoption of renewable energy.
“Wandoan South Solar 2 will play a crucial role in Queensland’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, adding significant renewable generation capacity that will help power the state’s future while supporting Australia’s commitment to net zero by 2050,” she said.
Vena has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with CleanCo, a low-emission energy retailer, generator and developer backed by the Queensland Government. The agreement enables CleanCo to supply renewable energy from Wandoan South Solar 2 to some of Queensland’s largest employers, supporting their decarbonisation goals and Queensland’s clean energy future.
Vena has awarded the engineering, procurement and construction contract to GRS, who will oversee the installation of over 450,000 solar photovoltaic modules.
During peak construction, the workforce is expected to reach up to 400 people, with opportunities for local and First Nations communities.
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