From Setback to Super-Project: Greenleaf Unveils $1B Wind & Battery Plan After Shock QLD Cancellation

In a bold comeback story for Australia's renewable energy sector, Greenleaf Renewables has emerged from the shadows just months after its 450 MW Moonlight Range wind project was controversially cancelled. Their new vision? A staggering $1 billion wind and battery project set to reshape the energy landscape of Queensland's Darling Downs.

This isn't just another project announcement. It's a high-stakes test of resilience, strategy, and the ability to navigate Queensland's tough new community-first energy regulations.

A Billion-Dollar Bet: Introducing the Jib Creek Project

At the heart of this comeback is the Jib Creek Wind and Battery Project. Here’s the blueprint for what could be one of the region's most significant clean energy assets:

• Massive Investment: A $1 billion injection into Queensland's green economy.

• Powerful Combination: 350 MW of wind turbine capacity paired with a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS). This hybrid model ensures clean power generation and provides critical grid stability, storing energy for when the wind isn't blowing.

• Prime Location: The proposed site is strategically nestled between four state forests, where early wind and environmental studies are already underway.

The New Rules of the Game: Queensland's Community-First Approach

The path forward for Greenleaf is far from simple. The Queensland government has fundamentally changed the rules for renewable developers, shifting the focus from just building infrastructure to building communities.

Before a single development application can be submitted, Greenleaf must navigate these new mandates:

This policy shift is already making waves. Two other major projects, Marmadua and Middle Creek, are currently under ministerial review for failing to meet these new standards. It underscores the high bar Greenleaf must clear—a direct response to the "highly political" climate that saw their previous Moonlight Range approval revoked.

A Strategic Power Play: Location is Everything

Why the Darling Downs? The Jib Creek project's proposed location is a masterclass in strategic planning.

It sits directly on the Powerlink 330 kV transmission line, a major artery of the state's electricity grid. This provides a direct, efficient connection to get the clean energy generated to homes and businesses, avoiding costly grid connection hurdles that can delay or derail other projects.

Furthermore, Jib Creek is positioned to become part of an emerging renewable energy hub, surrounded by other giants:

• RWE’s Cattle Creek: A massive 1.144 GW wind project with a 250 MW battery.

• Samsung C&T’s Dunmore: An approved 300 MW solar farm with a 150 MW battery.

This concentration of projects signals a powerful, coordinated push to transform the region into a clean energy powerhouse.

What's Next on the Horizon?

The journey for Jib Creek is just beginning. The first crucial step is not with engineers or financiers, but with the local community. Greenleaf will launch extensive community consultations to listen to concerns, build trust, and negotiate a benefits agreement that satisfies local councils and residents.

Only after this vital social license is secured can a formal development application be lodged.

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