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The Bungaban Renewable Energy Farm, a 1.4 GW project in Queensland, has started a federal environmental assessment, having secured state approval. Owned by Windlab and Andrew Forrest's Squadron Energy, it will feature up to 204 wind turbines, each with a capacity of up to 8 MW, and plans for integrated battery energy storage systems.

The project aims to power Rio Tinto's Gladstone operations and support the decarbonization of Australia's critical industries. Public consultation on the planning documents is open until March 20, with concerns about local ecosystems and wildlife addressed in the assessment.