Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park

The proposed Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park (REP) is expected to have an installed capacity of nominally 1,400 MW from wind turbines, complemented by battery storage.

It is planned to operate for approximately 30 years, after which the turbines and associated infrastructure could be removed and the land reinstated or upgraded with new equipment.

The project website can be found here 

Euston Wind Farm

DP Energy Australia originated and carried out significant early stage development activities for Euston Wind Farm (including Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)).

Upon handover the proposed Euston Wind Farm consisted of:

  1. Up to 100 wind turbines exporting power to the National Electricity Market (NEM);
  2. Associated infrastructure such as roads, drainage, cabling and substations;
  3. Battery energy storage system(s) (BESS);
  4. Associated construction facilities; and
  5. Operations and maintenance facilities.

 

Throughout the course of development, DP Energy derisked and moved forward the project significantly including:

  1. Securing land agreements for both the project site and the grid connection route;
  2. Completing the Project Scoping Report and obtaining the Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs);
  3. Conducting two years of Bird and Bat Utilisation Surveys (BBUS);
  4. Fostering strong positive social license for the project within the local community, including conducting multiple community sessions;
  5. Ongoing liaisons with a wide range of stakeholders including local community members, Council, and government departments;
  6. Consulted and engaged with local First Nations peoples to incorporate their feedback into the proposed design, ensuring their interests and values are respected and reflected; and
  7. Optimising the project to minimise environmental impacts.

 

DP partnered with a major Australian gentailer in order to participate in the South West Renewable Energy Zone Access Rights tender, seeking access to Project Energy Connect (the new transmission line being constructed in the area by Transgrid).

 

Following conclusion of the access rights tender, the gentailer partner has taken control of the project to build upon the strong foundation established by DP Energy and to take the project through to construction and operation.

 

Callide Wind Farm

DP Energy Australia is progressing the development of the Callide Wind Farm, a 430 MW wind energy project located approximately 22 km north-northeast of Biloela and 75 km west-southwest of Gladstone in Queensland. Since commencing early-stage development, the project has achieved a number of important milestones across planning, technical assessment, and approvals.

The proposed Callide Wind Farm includes:

  • 70 wind turbines with approximate tip height of 250 m
  • On-site substations for electricity collection and export
  • Wind monitoring masts (temporary and permanent) for energy resource assessment
  • Internal access tracks and site drainage
  • Access via the Dawson Highway
  • Temporary construction facilities such as compounds and wash-down areas

 

The project has been designed with a 30-year operational lifespan, after which equipment will be decommissioned or upgraded, in line with evolving best practice and regulatory requirements.

 

Key approvals secured to date include:

  • Development Approval granted by the Queensland Government in September 2023
  • Approval under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) obtained in January 2025

 

DP Energy has undertaken detailed environmental and technical investigations to inform the project’s layout and ensure a responsible approach to development. This includes engagement with key government departments and local stakeholders to identify and manage site-specific constraints.

Further details can be found at the project website here.

Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park

DP Energy Australia, in partnership with global renewable energy leader Iberdrola, delivered the Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park – a landmark hybrid project combining wind and solar generation. Located approximately 8 km southeast of Port Augusta in South Australia, the project leverages the region’s abundant solar radiation and strong afternoon winds to produce clean, reliable power.

The Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park includes:

  • 50 wind turbines generating 210 MW of capacity (each rated at 4.2 MW)
  • A 107 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) array comprising approximately 250,000 solar panels
  • A combined installed capacity of 317 MW
  • Connection to the Davenport substation via a 275 kV transmission line

 

As one of the first hybrid wind-solar projects of its scale globally, the Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park demonstrates the potential of integrated renewable technologies to maximise generation and grid efficiency. Construction and commissioning of the project were completed in 2022, with the facility now exporting electricity to the grid and contributing to South Australia’s energy transition.