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Climbing higher: How SAMCo technicians are powering their future at Mount Millar
16 June 2025
Powered by wind
At Stanwell, we’re expanding our energy mix to include firmed renewable solutions – and wind plays a central role. As part of our commitment to delivering affordable, reliable and sustainable energy, we’re investing in utility-scale wind projects that support Queensland’s future energy needs.
These projects form part of a broader strategy to build a geographically and technologically diverse portfolio, ready to meet the needs of today and tomorrow.
In 2024, wind energy represented 13.4% of Australia's energy supply - Clean Energy Council.
HOW WIND POWER WORKS
Wind turbines generate electricity by converting the natural motion of wind into mechanical power, then into electrical energy.
Each turbine has large, aerodynamic blades that spin when wind flows over them. These blades are connected to a rotor, which turns a generator housed in the nacelle, the structure at the top of the tower. Inside the generator, mechanical energy is converted into electricity through electromagnetic induction.
Yaw motors ensure turbines face into the wind, while pitch controls adjust the blade angles for optimal efficiency. The electricity is then passed through a transformer to increase its voltage, making it suitable for transmission via the grid.
Wind turbines are tall structures (between 130 and 160m on average but some are as tall 280m) as designed to access stronger, more consistent winds. They are typically grouped together in wind farms, which are located in open, elevated areas – such as farmland in hilly regions – to maximise performance.
Because wind is a variable energy source, it must be supported by firming solutions such as storage to help maintain a stable and secure electricity supply.
Did you know?
Wambo Wind Farm has the tallest wind turbines in Australia with a tip height of 247 meters.
Our flagship projects
Wind PPAs
Stanwell has secured a number of long-term power purchase agreements with wind farms across Queensland, helping to support the sustainable energy journeys of our commercial and industrial customers. These include:
Macintyre Wind Farm (150 MW)
Clarke Creek Wind Farm (347 MW)
Kidston Wind Farm (129 MW)
Scroll for new wind farm projects being added to the Stanwell portfolio.
Explore our projects in development
Wambo Wind Farm
Wambo Wind Farm is a 50:50 joint venture between Stanwell and Cubico Sustainable Investments, currently under construction near Jandowae in the Western Downs region of Southern Queensland.
The project includes 83 Vestas wind turbines — 42 in stage one and 41 in stage two — each standing 247 metres tall from base to tip. Spanning approximately 12,500 hectares of mostly cleared grazing land, the site has been selected to balance energy generation potential with minimal land-use disruption.
Once operational, the project and associated Powerlink connection works are expected to support Queensland’s electricity supply with renewable energy. Up to 400 jobs will be supported during construction, with approximately nine ongoing roles in maintenance and operations.
Read more about the Wambo Wind Farm project
Tarong West Wind Farm
Tarong West Wind Farm is a renewable energy project being developed by RES, located approximately 30 km west of Kingaroy and 8 km north-west of Kumbia, within the South Burnett Regional Council area. Subject to final approvals, Stanwell will build and operate the project, making it the largest publicly owned wind farm in Australia.
The project includes up to 97 Vestas wind turbines, each rated at 4.5 MW and standing up to 280 metres tall (base to blade tip). The site spans approximately 19,000 hectares of mostly cleared, undulating farmland currently used for grazing.
Stanwell is committed to creating lasting regional benefits through this project, with around 200 direct jobs expected during construction and approximately 15 ongoing operational roles.
Read more about the Tarong West Wind Farm
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