Bungaban Wind and Solar Projects Advance With Key Approvals

The Bungaban Wind and Solar projects in Queensland have reached new milestones with recent approvals at both federal and state levels. These developments mark progress for renewable energy initiatives in the region.

The Bungaban Wind Farm, proposed by Bungaban Renewable Energy Farm Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Windlab Pty Ltd, received federal environmental approval under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. The project’s status is now listed as “Approval Decision made” on the EPBC Public Portal.

In addition to federal clearance, the Bungaban Wind project secured Queensland State Development approval in March 2025. This approval allows the 1.4 GW wind farm to proceed with further development activities as outlined by the state’s regulatory framework.

The Bungaban Solar Project, which is planned to have a capacity of up to 500 MW and include a battery energy storage system, has also progressed in its federal environmental assessment. The EPBC referral decision for this photovoltaic facility has been made, indicating advancement through the required environmental processes.

What the numbers show

• 1.4 GW capacity for the Bungaban Wind Energy Project.
• Up to 500 MW planned for the Bungaban Solar Project with battery storage.
• Solar project located about 50 km northeast of Wandoan, Queensland.
• Wind project received state approval in March 2025.
• Solar project’s local development application approved in June 2025.

The Bungaban Solar Project received approval for its development application from the Western Downs Regional Council in June 2025. This step follows the project’s progression through federal assessment and aligns with local planning requirements.

Both projects are situated in Queensland, with the solar facility positioned approximately 50 km northeast of Wandoan. The inclusion of a battery energy storage system in the solar project is part of its planned design, as described in official project summaries.

The approvals for these renewable energy projects were recorded in government and company sources, including the EPBC Public Portal and Windlab’s official project updates. These sources confirm the status of each project and the steps completed in the regulatory process.

The Bungaban Wind and Solar projects represent coordinated efforts between federal, state, and local authorities to advance renewable energy infrastructure. Each approval reflects compliance with the relevant environmental and planning regulations as documented by the responsible agencies.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.