Iberdrola begins construction of 376 MW Broadsound solar project in Queensland

Iberdrola’s Australian subsidiary has commenced construction of the 376MW Broadsound Solar and 180MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Queensland. The project, expected to be completed by mid-2026, will generate power for 145,000 homes and create up to 350 jobs during its two-year construction phase. Located near Rockhampton, the Broadsound project will be situated on the land of the Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala people, with Iberdrola establishing a community benefit fund to support local needs…