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Theodore Wind Farm

On 23 June 2025, RWE Renewables Australia received state planning approval from the Queensland Government for the 1.1 GW Theodore Wind Farm, located in the Banana Shire in Central Queensland.

The proposed project would incorporate a wind farm with up to 170 turbines and a battery storage facility. It may also incorporate a solar farm within the project boundary. 

The proposal would generate enough electricity to power about 500,000 Queensland homes – the equivalent of powering all private dwellings in the Banana Shire close to 70 times, or the city of Rockhampton more than 15 times.

Located about 22 kilometres east of Theodore, 50 kilometres south-west of Biloela and 150 kilometres south-west of Gladstone, the project investigation area consists of 46,000 hectares. The project’s footprint is expected to occupy less than 3% of this area.

The wind farm is also committing to a $500,000 per year Community Benefit Fund over the operational life of the wind farm – approximately $17.5 million in total – this will be administered by a community committee. These initiatives aim to support the community as well as address any of their concerns and demonstrate the project’s local benefits.

The project is expected to commence in 2026 and take up to four years, with initial operations targeted for 2027, and fully operational in 2029. Construction of the project is expected to require a workforce of up to 500 people at peak periods.

Six wind turbines on a hill

Similar facility at the Coopers Gap Wind Farm

Key facts

  • Location: 50 kilometres south-west of Biloela, Central Queensland
     
  • Capacity: 1.1GW – proposed to generate enough electricity to power about 500,000 Queensland homes.
     
  • Job Creation: Approximately 500 direct jobs at peak periods
     
  • Community Impact: Community Benefit Fund of approximately $17.5 million for the operational life of the wind farm 
     
  • Website: Theodore Wind Farm | RWE in Australia

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