The Bungaban Solar project continues to progress, with a number of important development milestones achieved as the project moves through its next stage.
Bungaban Solar is being developed through a 50:50 joint venture between Windlab and Squadron Energy, bringing together the experience, resources, and capabilities of both organisations to progress the project.
Western Downs Regional Council approved the project’s development application in June 2025, marking an important milestone in the project’s development. The joint venture has since submitted a referral under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, an important step in progressing the project’s environmental approvals.
The project team has also secured key land agreements and completed a grid connection enquiry with Powerlink, supporting the project’s ongoing development and assessment of its connection requirements.
Market engagement with potential suppliers and contractors is also underway, helping the project team better understand the local and regional supply chain and the opportunities that may be available as the project progresses.
These activities represent steady progress for Bungaban Solar as the joint venture continues to work through the approvals, technical, and commercial requirements needed to advance the project.
The project team will continue to engage with landholders, local communities, Traditional Owners, councils, suppliers, and other stakeholders as development progresses.
The Bungaban Renewable Energy Hub represents a major step towards securing large scale, low-cost wind and solar energy to support Australia’s clean energy transition.
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