Green energy solutions provider Vena Energy is set to begin construction of the 320MW Wandoan South Solar 2 facility in the Western Downs region of Queensland, Australia.
Set to be operational by mid-2027, the project will generate approximately 700 gigawatt hours (GWh) of clean energy annually.
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Wandoan South Solar 2 is an expansion of Vena’s Australian development clusters and contributes to the company’s 732MW portfolio of green power projects and 600 megawatt hours (MWh) of battery storage capacity in various stages across Australia.
Vena Energy head of Australia Owen Sela said: “Wandoan South Solar 2 will play a crucial role in Queensland’s rapidly evolving energy landscape, adding significant renewable generation capacity that will help power the state’s future while supporting Australia’s commitment to net zero by 2050.
“The broader Wandoan South Project has already delivered tangible economic and social benefits. It includes Queensland’s first utility-scale 150MWh BESS [battery energy storage system] completed in 2022 and the 168MW Wandoan South Solar 1, which began commercial operation in 2024.”
Vena has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with CleanCo, a Queensland Government-supported entity that retails, generates, and develops low-emission energy.
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By GlobalDataThis agreement permits CleanCo to provide renewable energy sourced from Wandoan South Solar 2 to several of Queensland’s major employers, aiding their efforts to reduce carbon emissions and promoting the state’s transition to a sustainable energy future.
CleanCo CEO Tom Metcalfe stated: “With construction now getting underway, the solar farm will soon be delivering real benefits for the Western Downs and beyond.
“CleanCo is uniquely positioned as the state’s only pumped hydro operator to store the energy from this project during the day and deliver it to Queenslanders when it’s needed the most during early evening and overnight. We are backing an energy future that is affordable, reliable and sustainable, delivering long-term value to customers and communities across the state.”
The new solar facility is expected to produce enough energy to power around 120,000 average Queensland households.
This equates to a reduction of approximately 568,000t of CO₂ emissions and conserves about 490 million litres of water annually, compared to traditional thermal energy generation.
The construction phase is projected to create up to 400 jobs, offering employment opportunities to local and First Nations communities.
