DP Energy to Develop 1,400 MW Wind Project with 2,000 MWh BESS in Australia
DP Energy has announced plans to develop the Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park, a proposed 1,400 MW wind and 500 MW/2,000 MWh battery project in Queensland, Australia.
July 26, 2025. By Mrinmoy Dey
Combining approximately 197 wind turbines with an installed capacity of up to 1,400 MW and supported by battery energy storage systems (BESS) of around 500 MW/2,000 MWh. The project represents a significant opportunity to contribute to Queensland’s renewable energy targets and Australia’s broader net-zero goals, the company said in a statement.
It further added that the proposed site has a number of benefits including optimal wind speeds (forecast to be in excess of 8.5 m/s), large land blocks with minimal proximity to neighbouring dwellings, flat topography which will lead to cost-effective deployment, and proximity to the new CopperString transmission line being constructed by Powerlink Queensland.
The Windy Plains Renewable Energy Project is currently in the Project Feasibility stage, with high-level environmental, cultural heritage, and technical assessments underway. Approvals from Queensland and Commonwealth regulators will follow after more detailed studies and consultation have taken place, stated the company.
Commenting on the proposed project, Hugh Cantwell, DP Energy Australia’s Head of Development, said, “Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park is perfectly positioned to tap into North Queensland’s incredible wind resources, resulting in long‑term economic benefits for the region. With strong, consistent winds, ample land, and direct access to new transmission infrastructure, it will power both the grid and local growth for decades to come.”
He further added, “From the outset, our priority is genuine collaboration with local communities, First Nations, and all levels of government. Early, open dialogue means Windy Plains Renewable Energy Park will be designed with community insights at its core, delivering results that will create lasting value for all stakeholders.”
DP Energy’s Australian portfolio also includes the proposed 430 MW Callide Wind Farm in Queensland, which has secured key state and federal approvals, and the 700 MW Euston Wind Farm in New South Wales, which was advanced through early-stage development by DP Energy before being handed over to a major Australian energy company for delivery.
Other Australian projects developed by DP Energy include the now operational 320 MW Port Augusta Renewable Energy Park in South Australia as well as a pipeline of early stage projects primarily in New South Wales and Queensland.
DP Energy has enabled 1 GW of renewable energy generation through 21 significant infrastructure projects worldwide. Currently, DP Energy has a 4.5 GW pipeline of renewable energy projects across Ireland, the UK, Australia and Canada.
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