In development · South West Queensland

Punch's Creek Stage 2

A 400 MW solar and 1,600 MWh storage stage in the South West Queensland REZ, moving through grid connection with Powerlink.

Project detail

Solar capacity: 400 MW / 420 MWp
BESS: 400 MW / 1,600 MWh BESS
Grid connection: Powerlink 330 kV, new 400 MW connection
Land tenure: 30 year + lease option
Status: Grid performance standards stage
Location: South West Queensland Renewable Energy Zone

Punch’s Creek Renewable Energy is a proposed renewable energy project consisting of two stages, located in the heart of the South West Queensland Renewable Energy Zone. Stage 2 is 400 MW / 420 MWp of solar with a 400 MW / 1,600 MWh BESS.

With direct access to the Powerlink Transmission Network, this site provides the ultimate balance between connection and opportunity.

The site is located on prime land with a 30 year + lease option and has already obtained significant support from the local community.

The project received full development approval in Q1 2024, and EPBC approval in Q2 2024.

The Stage 2 part of the project will connect to the Powerlink 330 kV transmission line via a new 400 MW connection into the existing substation and line that traverses the site. The project is on track to execute an early works agreement with Powerlink in 2026, with a Q4 2028 connection.

SkyLab Australia is currently moving through the GPS stage after submitting the connection application in Q4 2025.

Punch’s Creek Renewable Energy is proposing to commence construction in Q2 2027 of the substation connection and have commercial operation by Q1 2029 for Stage 2.

Development pathway