RWE’s proposed 1.1 GW Theodore Wind Farm in Central Queensland has secured Federal Government approval under Australia’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, clearing another major hurdle for the project. With both state and federal approvals now in place, the development will progress to secondary consents with local authorities and other regulatory bodies.
The approval comes with conditions focused on biodiversity protection and environmental management. RWE said it will continue operating under environmental monitoring and management plans as it advances the project.
The A$3 billion wind farm is planned for Banana Shire and will comprise up to 170 turbines alongside a battery energy storage system. RWE said the project is expected to play a key role in Australia’s energy transition, supporting energy security, job creation and affordability for Queenslanders over its anticipated 30-year operational life. The development is also positioned to support the growing population and industrial demand in the Gladstone region.
Construction is expected to start in 2027 if RWE reaches a final investment decision, and the build could take up to four years. The company estimates the project will contribute approximately A$500 million to Queensland during construction and A$17.5 million in community benefits.
Theodore Wind Farm builds on RWE’s expanding Australian portfolio, which includes the Limondale Solar Farm and its co-located battery storage system. The project previously secured State Development Approval in June 2025 and, in May 2026, was awarded a Capacity Investment Scheme contract under Tender 7 for renewable generation.
