{"id":409184,"date":"2025-07-09T00:22:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:22:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/?post_type=project&p=409184"},"modified":"2025-11-14T03:43:11","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T03:43:11","slug":"running-creek-solar","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/lightsourcebp.staging.1int.co.uk\/au\/project\/running-creek-solar\/","title":{"rendered":"Running Creek solar"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Running Creek solar<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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MWdc installed capacity<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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1,340,000<\/h3>\n

MWh (Megawatts) renewable energy supplied per year<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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230,000<\/h3>\n

homes powered (equivalent)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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1,020,000<\/h3>\n

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560,000<\/h3>\n

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A proposed 600MWdc solar farm and battery energy storage project in Central Queensland.<\/h2>\n

The Running Creek solar farm is a proposed 600MWdc solar farm and battery energy storage project located in the Gladstone region of Central Queensland.<\/p>\n

We are in the early stages of design and planning and will engage with the community and key stakeholders as the project progresses. The solar farm is expected to generate clean energy over its 40-year lifespan. This project aligns with the Queensland Energy (Renewable Transformation and Jobs) Act 2024<\/em> and the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, contributing to the legislated 50 percent renewable energy target by 2030.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to begin in 2028, subject to the relevant approvals being obtained, creating employment opportunities in the region. Where possible, we will engage local companies and contractors during the construction and operations phases.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create renewable energy assets that communities can be proud of, so if you\u2019ve got an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don\u2019t hesitate to let us know by calling 1800 570 663 or emailing runningcreekproject@lightsourcebp.com<\/a>. We\u2019ll aim to get back to you within five working days.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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At Lightsource bp, our goal is to create solar assets that communities can be proud of, so if you have an opinion or wish to provide feedback regarding the development, please don\u2019t hesitate to get in touch.<\/p>\n <\/svg>\n runningcreekproject@lightsourcebp.com<\/span><\/a>\n <\/g><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg> 1800 570 663<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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