The Croydon Solar Farm and BESS is a proposed landmark renewable energy project in Lotus Creek in Queensland’s Isaac Region. The project is expected to generate 750 MW of solar energy and provide 500 MW of battery storage, helping to deliver reliable, affordable and clean power to homes and businesses across the state. It is also expected to create local employment and procurement opportunities and support long-term economic investment in the Isaac Region.
The BESS is designed to strengthen the local electricity network by storing energy y and discharging it during periods of high demand. This will help maximise the use of existing network infrastructure, improve network efficiency, and support a more reliable energy supply.
We are working with specialist consultants to undertake a comprehensive program of technical, environmental and social studies. These assessments will help identify, avoid and mitigate potential impacts while ensuring the project meets all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements. Studies currently underway include:
- Cultural Heritage
- Social Impact Assessment
- Traffic and Transport
- Agricultural land and soil characteristics
- Fire and bushfire risk
- Flora and fauna
- Visual amenity and landscape character
- Noise and acoustic impacts
- Stormwater and drainage management.
We are committed to working closely with local communities, neighbours, and stakeholders throughout the project’s development.
We are also proud to be working in close collaboration with the Barada Barna Aboriginal Corporation, helping ensure the project is developed with respect for Country and recognition of the region’s rich cultural heritage.
