Columboola Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Hookswood, Queensland
Columboola BESS is a proposed 450MW Battery Energy Storage System near Miles, Queensland within the Western Downs Regional Council area.
The proposed development
The proposed development is located on land adjacent to the existing Columboola Solar Farm in Hookswood. It is bordered by Columboola Solar Farm to the North, East and West and Geary’s Road to the South.
The site has been selected and designed to leverage on previous developments and complement surrounding activities whilst minimising environmental impact.
Why do we need BESS?
Energy storage plays an increasingly important role in the national electricity grid, allowing renewable energy to be stored and released when Queenslanders need power most.
By supporting a continuous flow of clean energy, the BESS strengthens grid resilience and helps ensure homes and businesses have access to reliable electricity.
The project will play a pivotal role in helping Queensland achieve its renewable energy targets.
Community
As part of our ongoing commitment to community engagement, Luminous Energy hosted community drop-in sessions in Miles and Chinchilla on 12 and 13 May. These informal sessions provided an opportunity for neighbours, community members, local businesses and community organisations to meet with the Columboola BESS project team, ask questions, share local knowledge and provide feedback.
Information was available on the proposed project, transport routes, fire and bushfire risk management measures, cultural heritage considerations, and the current stage of project development.
We greatly appreciated the valuable feedback, local insights and questions raised during these sessions, which have helped to further inform our understanding of the local area and ongoing project planning.
We welcome feedback and project-related questions at any time through the communication channels below.
Community Feedback
Luminous Energy is committed to engaging with the local community of residents and businesses about this project and are, actively seeking their comment and feedback.
If you have any questions or feedback regarding the proposed project, please reach out via the contact details below.
Email our Columboola BESS Team
columboola@luminous.energy
Call our Team
+61 458 385 330
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Acknowledgement of Country
Luminous Energy respectfully acknowledges the Iman People #4 as the traditional owners of the lands where the Columboola BESS is proposed, and pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.


