400 MW
approximate installed capacity
Ticoba Renewable Energy Project
A 400 MW solar and 400 MW/1600 MWh battery project for the North Burnett
Have your say!
We want to hear your thoughts on our Ticoba project. Please fill out our survey to tell us what you think about the project or let us know if you have any concerns. The information you provide is anonymous and helps shape the way we communicate with the local community and other stakeholders. The survey is available here.
About the Ticoba Renewable Energy Project
The Ticoba Renewable Energy Project is a proposed solar farm and battery, about 30 km west of Mundubbera in Queensland’s North Burnett region. It pairs around 400 MW of solar generation with a co-located four-hour, 400 MW/1600 MWh battery, and it is designed to sit alongside the property’s continued farming use. We chose this location for its strong sunshine, its closeness to existing transmission lines, and its low impact on the surrounding community and environment. The battery grid-forming battery store energy and feeds it back when demand is highest, helping firm renewable supply and keeping the grid stable and reliable.
The project sits within a large working cattle property using only part of the property’s land, and farming will continue alongside the solar farm once it begins operating. Solar is a temporary use, and at the end of the solar farm’s lifespan (approximately 30 years) the solar infrastructure can be renewed or the land can be returned to full agricultural use.
260,000 + Homes
equivalent power produced each year
1,600 MWh
battery storage capacity
Ticoba Regional Small Grants and Sponsorship Program
The Ticoba Regional Small Grants and Sponsorship Program offers grants of up to $4,000 to support local initiatives, sponsorships and events across the North Burnett region. We want to back projects that reflect what matters to the community and encourage all applications. Full details are available in the program overview below.
FAQ
How will the project benefit the community?
Ticoba will leave lasting benefits for the North Burnett community. During construction the project is expected to support 450 to 600 jobs and bring more than $100 million into the local economy. There will also be ongoing roles once the solar farm is operational.
We’ll also make an annual contribution to a community benefit fund through our agreement with North Burnett Regional Council, in line with the council’s renewable energy community benefit policy. These funds go towards local priorities which are shaped by the community. These funds go towards local priorities, shaped with the community.
This is in addition to the Ticoba Regional Small Grants and Sponsorship Program, which is already supporting local groups and initiatives.
How will the project be approved?
Like all large renewable energy projects in Queensland, Ticoba is assessed by the State Government rather than the local council. The application is reviewed by the Department of State Development, Infrastructure and Planning, which makes the final decision.
Before we lodge the application, we work with North Burnett Regional Council to agree a Community Benefit Agreement. This sets out how the project will support the local community, and it needs to be in place first. The agreement is about community benefits, not approval, so it is not a sign that the council is for or against the project.
Once the application is lodged, there is a public notification period, and this is your chance to have a say. Anyone can make a submission, and the State must take these into account before a decision is made. We will let you know when this opens and how to take part, as we want to keep hearing from the community as the project takes shape.
How will the community be involved?
From an early stage, we engage with landholders, neighbours, First Nations people, local government and other local stakeholders to engage and understand how project design can fit the local community. Key methods include community drop in sessions, newsletter updates, websites and regular meetings with key stakeholders. Project development includes a public consultation process, and we work to ensure that collaboration continues throughout all stages of our projects.
How will the project connect to the electricity grid?
The project is planned to connect into Powerlink’s existing 275 kV transmission network, which runs through the site. Being able to connect nearby is one of the reasons we chose this location, as it keeps the project’s footprint smaller.
How can I submit questions or comments about the project?
The more we hear from locals, the better informed we’ll be as we develop the Ticoba Solar Farm. If you would like to ask a question or submit a comment, please email the project team via ticoba@europeanenergy.com.