
Boulder Creek Wind Farm
Overall Project Value:
Approximately $740 million
The Boulder Creek Wind Farm is a significant renewable energy project locatedapproximately 40 km southwest of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. Jointly ownedbyAula Energy and CS Energy, the wind farm represents a substantial investment inAustralia’s transition to sustainable energy sources
Key Features:
- Capacity: 228 megawatts (MW)
- Turbines: 38 GE Vernova 6 MW–164m turbines
- Energy Output: Capable of poweringapproximately 85,000 homes uponcompletion
- Construction Timeline: Commencement in November 2024, with operationsexpected to begin in 2027
- Employment: Up to 250 jobs anticipated during the construction phase
CS Energy holds a 50% stake in the project and has secured a 20-year Power PurchaseAgreement for the entirety of the wind farm’s output. This venture marks CS Energy’sinaugural investment in large-scale wind energy, signifying a strategic shift towardsrenewable energy sources
The Boulder Creek WindFarm is poised to play a pivotal role in Queensland’s renewableenergy landscape, contributing to the state’s goal of achieving 50% renewable energygeneration by 2030.