RWE Renewables Australia respectfully acknowledges the Wulli Wulli people, the Traditional Owners of the lands where the Theodore Wind Farm is proposed, and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
Planning and development:
Targeting 2028 for initial operations. Expected to be fully operational in 2030.
Last updated May 2026
RWE Renewables Australia has received state planning approval from the Queensland Government for a wind farm with up to 170 turbines and battery storage system near Theodore, in the Banana Shire in central Queensland.
The project is expected to power about 500,000 Queensland homes.
Construction will take up to four years and require a workforce of up to 500 people at peak periods. RWE will prioritise using regional Queensland businesses and employees wherever possible.
The proposed project would be located about 22 kilometres east of Theodore, 50 kilometres south-west of Biloela and 150 kilometres south-west of Gladstone.
The project will generate substantial economic benefits for the local area. We have set up an ICN Gateway page for expressions of interest to supply goods and/or services to the project.
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We keep the community up to date through regular newsletters, community drop-in sessions and other engagement events throughout Theodore, Banana and Biloela.
Our project team is in the Theodore community regularly and can provide briefings on the project and visit community groups and organisations at their place of operation.
You are welcome to contact the project team any time on 1800 879 435 or email us here.
In line with our development approach, community philosophy and industry best practice, RWE will establish a Community Benefit Fund of at least $500,000 per year – equating to about $17.5 million across the operational life of the wind farm – once the project moves into the construction phase.
This fund will be administered by a local community committee, who will be responsible for deciding how the money is spent. We want to hear your suggestions about how this fund can make a positive difference to your community. Please call 1800 879 435 or email.
RWE Renewables Australia has implemented a sponsorship fund for the proposed Theodore Wind Farm, which is currently open for applications and will remain active throughout the planning and approvals process. More than $260,000 has been approved to date. If you would like to apply for sponsorship please download our application form here.
Sponsorship distributed to date includes:
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| $10,000 | Theodore Bulls N Barrels Bonanza |
| $7,581.49 | Moura Marlins |
| $6,000 | Theodore Touch Association |
| $5,600 | Theodore Show Society Women’s Campdraft Clinic |
| $5,220 | Theodore and District Pony Club Youth Camp |
| $5,097 | Theodore Council on the Ageing |
| $5,000 | Spurs and Spindles Campdraft |
| $5,000 | Theodore Trail Ride |
| $5,000 | Australian Stock Horse Society First Aid Training |
| $4,510 | Theodore Junior Roosters Rugby Club |
| $3,500 | Theodore Show Society Showjumping |
| $2,500 | Theodore Community Link Winter Fun Run |
| $55,000 | Theodore State School P&C Multipurpose Courts |
| $5,000 | Theodore Junior Roosters Rugby League Club |
| $5,000 | Theodore Centenary Celebrations |
| $5,000 | Trail Ride |
| $5,000 | Camboon Campdraft |
| $5,000 | Theodore Show |
| $5,000 | Banana Race Day Auction |
| $4,500 | Theodore Musuem |
| $3,000 | Bulls N Barrels Bonanza |
| $3,000 | Moura Marlins |
The Development Application (DA) for the proposed Theodore Wind Farm was submitted to the Queensland state planning authority in late September 2024 and was advertised later that year. DA approval was received in June 2025. The associated reports can be viewed below or at SARA application material | Planning.
The public notification period for the Theodore Wind Farm Public Environment Report closed on Wednesday 6 May 2026. We are working with DCCEEW on the final report and will publish this during the final exhibition stage.
RWE Renewables Australia’s 1-gigawatt Theodore onshore wind project has received state planning approval from the Queensland Government.
Thank you to everyone who attended our community drop-in sessions at Theodore and Banana last week. We enjoyed sharing further information on the many studies that have formed part of the Development Application, which you can read more about in the project’s poster booklet.
The proposed Theodore Wind Farm (the Project) is currently undergoing consideration by the Federal Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) as part of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act referral stage. This is a Federal Government requirement and determines if the Project is likely to have a significant impact on any species of national environmental significance.
For 10 business days, starting on 11 June 2024 and ending on 25 June 2024, you have the opportunity to review the Project details and share your thoughts. While there is no expectation or requirement to participate, your comments are valuable to the decision-making process. Please note that if the Project is declared a controlled action there will likely be further opportunities to comment through the EPBC portal. RWE is always open to receiving commentary directly.
How to comment:
Visit this link to submit your comments to the EPBC referral process.
What to consider when commenting:
The Federal Minister for the Environment and Water uses comments that relate directly to protected matters and whether the Project should be a controlled action, so please consider the following when commenting:
The DCCEEW website offers further guidance on the EPBC referral process and how to effectively submit your comments.
Additional Resources:
RWE would be happy to discuss any project queries or questions directly. If you would like to contact us, please fill out the enquiry form or call the number listed.
If you would like to visit us in person, we have a shopfront available in Theodore on 13 June 2024 from 7:30am – 12:30pm. We are also happy to conduct individual appointments at your request.
RWE is also looking to conduct further community drop in sessions in the coming months to discuss the EPBC referral and additional periods for comments. The drop in sessions will also provide a forum for general project updates, information and feedback opportunities.
We are holding community drop-in sessions this month and are opening a community shopfront. You can read more here:
Strategic partnership with Queensland energy provider
RWE have signed an MoU that will see Stanwell will investigate and assess energy offtakes and potential equity investment in the proposed Theodore Wind Farm.
It was great to speak to community members at Theodore and Banana about the proposed project, including the proposed turbine layout, agriculture and wind farms, aviation, biodiversity in the proposed project area and more. Some of the information available at the drop-in sessions can be found in our information booklet and we will be holding further drop-in sessions as the project progresses. If you missed out on attending the sessions please contact us for further information.
RWE Renewables Australia would like to invite you to drop in to the Theodore and Banana community halls to speak with project team members and technical specialists about the proposed project and view information on a variety of topics, including biodiversity, landscape and visual, traffic and transportation, wind farms and agriculture and more.
Please call in to see us at:
Theodore
Banana
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