en.Wedoany.com Reported - The development application for the Goombi Wind Farm, the first National Electricity Market (NEM)-connected wind farm under Queensland's new planning framework, has been formally submitted to the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA).

Located between Chinchilla and Miles in the western hills of Queensland, the project has a planned installed capacity of 800MW, with an annual electricity generation expected to meet the needs of approximately 400,000 households and businesses. The development application was submitted to the Queensland Government by Goombi Energy Holdings (a joint venture between LP Renewable Projects and TagEnergy). The application materials include environmental, technical, and social impact assessments developed in collaboration with specialist advisors, based on ongoing community engagement.

Llion Parry, Director of LP Renewable Projects, stated that the application consolidates years of technical research and communication with key stakeholders, including landowners and the Western Downs Regional Council. He noted that as the first NEM-connected wind project submitted under the new planning framework, Goombi demonstrates how large-scale renewable energy projects can be coordinated with local primary production and resource industries.

Andrew Riggs, Managing Partner for TagEnergy in Australia, emphasized that the project's proximity to the existing 275kV Powerlink transmission line allows direct connection to existing infrastructure without the need for new construction. Combined with predominantly flat, previously developed land, convenient transportation access, and a skilled local workforce, the project can be delivered efficiently, playing a significant role in Queensland's transition to a sustainable, low-emission energy system. The wind farm also plans to include a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) to enhance energy security and stability for the Western Downs region and the Queensland grid.