Genex Power has renamed and reconfigured its 258MW Kidston Wind Project, reducing the size of the wind farm component to 120MW and adding a 150MW/600MWh BESS.
Now called the Kidston Hybrid Project (K3-Hybrid), Genex said the changes will improve performance and energy reliability, and minimise environmental impact.
K3-Hybid will connect to the new 275kV transmission line being delivered by Powerlink Queensland to Genex’s flagship project—the 250MW Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project (K2-Hydro).
Genex CEO Craig Francis said, “Genex is working toward a target of commencing construction in 2026. The workstreams for resource monitoring, procurement (BESS, wind turbines, and balance of plant), grid, and both state and federal planning approvals are all well-progressed.”
”CPP Nacap Joint Venture is Genex’s chosen principal contractor and will be reaching out to the community to provide details of where and how they can engage.”
Genex will host community information sessions for the Kidston Hybrid Project in a roadshow that will stop into Charters Towers, Einasleigh, Greenvale, and Townsville over the next fortnight.
The sessions will provide insights into the project’s purpose and key specifications, current and upcoming activities, including wind turbine transportation and potential community impacts.
Genex representatives will also explain benefits and opportunities for residents and the wider community, ways for local businesses, contractors, job seekers, and universities to participate.