Wandoan South Solar 1 increased the capacity of renewable energy within the network, providing another example of how the Western Down’s region can support the Australia’s transition to clean energy. 

Throughout the year-long construction program, the project maintained an average monthly workforce of 150 people. Notably, over 70% of these crew members called the Western Downs Region home. The project also achieved meaningful diversity in its workforce, with Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander personnel consistently representing 5% of the team.

A dedicated team of 10 local workers received specialised training to carry out the project’s operations and maintenance duties. Their day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, cleaning solar panels, managing vegetation growth, and ensuring firebreaks remain effective.

The solar farm is capable of producing 365GWh of clean energy every year to assist Queensland in meeting its target of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2032.