Solar energy
Sunshine State Solar Farm and Battery
Balgal Beach, QLD, Australia
- Phase
- Under development
- Location
- Balgal Beach, QLD
- Area
- Approximately 190 ha / 470 acres
- Capacity
- 128MW
About the project
OX2 is progressing the development of the approved Sunshine State Solar Farm and Battery, featuring a 128MW (AC) solar farm and a 128MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) across 190 hectares. The site is located north of Hencamp Creek Road 4km north of Rollingstone and Balgal Beach and approximately 55km northwest of Townsville, on private land.
The project will connect to QLD’s electricity network via a switching station linked to the existing 132kV transmission line. A new overhead line (approximately 100m in length) will be required on the solar farm property to connect the project to the existing network.
Operations are expected to begin by 2029.
The 2.48ha Battery will store up to 128MW of energy which can supply 2 hours of electricity. This will enable the project to store energy for dispatch into the grid during periods of peak demand which contributes to increased grid stability and security.
EPBC Referral
The Project has been referred the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) for confirmation on whether Commonwealth environmental approval is required.
The referral is available to view on the EPBC Act Public Portal at the following link and using the Reference number: EPBC 2025/10230.
https://epbcpublicportal.environment.gov.au/all-referrals/
Members of the public can review and make comment on the referral for 10 business days (16th July to the 30th July).
Contact the project team
1800 503 080
Key facts
Project key facts
- Technology
- Solar energy
- Phase
- Under development
- Location
- Balgal Beach, QLD
- Area
- Approximately 190 ha / 470 acres
- Capacity
- 128MW
Sustainability
Sustainability
OX2 and our suppliers are guests in the local communities. For us, is extremely important to create dialogue with and show respect for the people who live and work in the local area. This includes transparent communication, creating local jobs, business sector development or financial grants through community funds or property tax, depending on the market and conditions in the area.
The expansion of renewable energy should not come at the expense of nature and it is not enough for us to mitigate climate change. We have long worked to minimize our negative impact on nature and are now taking decisive action towards our goal of nature-positive wind and solar farms by 2030.
Our projects are sustainable by design, from early planning to construction and management.
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
Grievance and complaints
The grievance mechanism is targeted towards individuals, communities and companies who have feedback or concerns regarding our projects.
OX2 takes all complaints seriously and aims to acknowledge and resolve complaints promptly. A complaint is a formal expression of dissatisfaction made to or about OX2, related to its project development, construction, operation, or a staff member.
We acknowledge that anyone has a right to lodge a complaint and we will ensure that all the complaints we receive will be managed respectfully, objectively, and efficiently.
The project is located within the Traditional lands of the Wulgurukaba of Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun, Bindal, Gugu Badhun and Nywaigi people. OX2 wishes to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners of the land and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We recognise and celebrate their continuous connection to Country and wish to work together in the spirit of reconciliation.
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