Woolooga solar
438,000
MWh renewable energy generated per year
63,150
homes powered (equivalent)
350,400
metric tonnes of carbon emissions saved
145,950
fuel-burning cars taken off the roads (equivalent)
Site selection
Preliminary assessments & site design
Planning application
Discharge of planning conditions
Construction
Operation
Decommissioning
A 214MW solar project in Lower Wonga, Queensland
This 214MWp solar project in Lower Wonga, Queensland began construction in June 2021, and interested parties will be able to find all the information they need about the Woolooga solar project here.
The solar farm development approval consists of three sites (i.e. Woolooga 1 and Woolooga 2 Site B, collectively known as ‘Woolooga North’ and Woolooga 2 Site A, known as ‘Woolooga South’) forming one project which will have an export capacity of 176MW AC. The whole of the solar farm covers approximately 500 hectares of land, which has predominantly been used for grazing.
Woolooga Battery Energy Storage System
We are developing and constructing a 200MW/400MWh (two hour duration) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on our Woolooga Solar Farm.
The BESS will facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, helping to support low-cost electricity and the enhanced reliability of the National Electricity Market (NEM) as well as Queensland’s electricity grid.
You can learn more about the Woolooga BESS below.
Government Approval Documents
Construction Detail
Construction commenced in June 2021. As required in the Development Consents, a suite of management plans have been prepared to manage potential impacts during the construction and operation of the solar farm. Additionally, all relevant permits have been received from a number of government authorities to ensure all works are undertaken in a safe and responsible manner, including, but not limited to, Gympie Regional Council, the Department of Transport and Main Roads, WorkSafe and the Queensland Rural Fire Service.
EPBC Approval
EPBC Approval Decision Notice
Offset Management Plan
Biodiversity Management Plan
EPBC Annual Compliance Reports
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 1 (2021/2022) – Part 1
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 1 (2021/2022) – Part 2
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 1 (2021/2022) – Part 3
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 1 (2021/2022) – Part 4
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 1 (2021/2022) – Part 5
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 2 (2022/2023) – Part 1
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 2 (2022/2023) – Part 2
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 2 (2022/2023) – Part 3
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 2 (2022/2023) – Part 4
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 2 (2022/2023) – Part 5
EPBC Annual Compliance Report – Year 3 (2023/2024) – Full
Development Approval
Woolooga 1 Notice of Decision
Woolooga 2 Site A Notice of Decision
Woolooga 2 Site B Notice of Decision
Information & resources
We’ve put together a collection of resources for anyone who’d like to know more about our Woolooga Solar Farm:
Get involved
At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create solar assets that communities can be proud of, so if you’ve got an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don’t hesitate to let us know by calling 1800 570 663 or using the feedback form below. We’ll aim to get back to you within five working days.
Get in touch
At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create solar assets that communities can be proud of, so if you’ve got an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
wooloogaproject@lightsourcebp.com 1800 570 663
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