Vena Energy has announced it will expand its Wandoan South Solar Project in Queensland with the construction of an additional 320MW solar facility.
Once operational in mid-2027, Wandoan South Solar 2 will produce approximately 700GWh of clean energy annually—enough to power around 120,000 average Queensland households.
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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 completed in 2022 and the 168MW Wandoan South Solar 1, which began commercial operation in 2024.”
Vena has secured a long-term power purchase agreement with CleanCo, a low-emission energy retailer, generator and developer backed by the Queensland Government. The agreement enables CleanCo to supply renewable energy from Wandoan South Solar 2 to some of Queensland’s largest employers, supporting their decarbonisation goals and Queensland’s clean energy future.
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CleanCo CEO Tom Metcalfe said, “We are proud to join with Vena Energy on Wandoan South Solar 2, helping to bring this exciting project to life. With construction now getting underway, the solar farm will soon be delivering real benefits for the Western Downs and beyond.”
Vena has awarded the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contract to GRS, who will oversee the installation of 450,000+ solar photovoltaic modules.
