Squadron Seeks Permit for 2 GW Wind-Solar Complex with Storage in NSW

Aussie renewable energy developer Squadron Energy is seeking approval to build a hybrid wind-solar complex with 2 GW of power generation capacity and 12 hours of storage in New South Wales.

The company owned by iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest has submitted environmental assessment and scoping report documents with the New South Wales (NSW) planning regulators, according to official filings.

To be located in the state’s Riverina region, near the town of Euston, the proposed Koorakee Energy Park will comprise 1 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity coming from 2.2 million photovoltaic (PV) modules, while up to 167 wind turbines will add a further 1 GW of wind power capacity. The complex will be coupled with a battery energy storage system (BESS) of up to 1 GW/12 GWh.

The hybrid park will be sited on 58,000 ha (143,320 acres) of land within the South West Renewable Energy Zone (SWREZ), connecting to the grid via existing infrastructure. Once online, it will be able to produce enough power to supply more than 1.1 million average homes in New South Wales, or up to a third of the state’s households.

Squadron intends to initiate construction works late in 2025, once all approvals and financing are secured. The commissioning is scheduled for 2028-2029.

At present, Squadron owns 1.1 GW of renewable energy capacity in operation and 900 MW under construction. Its goal is to commission 14 GW by the end of the decade.