queensland

CleanCo's 250-MW Tesla Battery Powers Queensland's Clean Energy
CleanCo's groundbreaking 250-MW battery project with Tesla and Yurika at Swanbank site signals a shift towards renewable energy in Queensland. Fully operational by mid-2025.
Feb 19, 2024 // Storage, TESLA, queensland, cleanco
Genex Partners with PCL to Build Massive Queensland Solar Park
Genex Power selects PCL Constructors as preferred contractor for Bulli Creek solar park, a massive project set to revolutionize renewable energy in Queensland, Australia.
Jan 31, 2024 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Genex Power, Solar Park, PCL
Coles Supermarkets Go 95% Renewable in QLD
Coles Group Ltd (ASX:COL) is now sourcing 95% of Queensland's electricity demand from renewable resources - the 400-MW Western Downs solar park supplying enough energy to power 235,000 homes. Coles is committed to powering its outlets with 100% renewables by 2025.
Dec 8, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, queensland, Coles Group Ltd
Multi-Billion Polysilicon Factory for QLD
Investment manager Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners is making a multi-billion-dollar move in North Queensland, Australia - creating a polysilicon factory powered by green energy, to produce silica quartz for solar panels & batteries. Over 1,000 jobs in construction & operation await - subject to government approvals. Townsville & the region are set for a sustainable technology hub & new job opportunities!
Oct 31, 2023 // Manufacturing News, Australia, queensland, Oceania, quinbrook infrastructure partners
Windorah's Second Chance at Solar: Outback Town Revives Renewable Hope
Discover how Windorah, a remote town in western Queensland, is replacing its failed solar dish farm with a new $4.5 million solar farm that promises to meet the town's electricity needs. Ergon Energy is taking steps to ensure success and the locals are cautiously hopeful.
Oct 19, 2023 // Plants, queensland, Windorah
Octopus Snaps Up Queensland's Largest Battery
Octopus Investments Australia has acquired the largest 500-MW/1,000-MWh battery energy storage project in Queensland. 70,000 homes can benefit from this project's energy potential. Octopus anticipates a final investment decision in 2025 and is offering competitive PPAs.
Oct 4, 2023 // Storage, queensland, Octopus
600MW Solar Park in Queensland Gets Gov't Green Light
Edify Energy has been granted federal approval for a 600-MW solar project in Queensland, providing enough energy to power 200,000 homes and up to 350 jobs. Project funding is now being sought before construction can begin with strict environment conditions in place to protect the natural landscape.
Oct 2, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, Edify Energy, PV Power Plant, Solar Park
IHI Leads Japan's 1GW Hydrogen Export for Queensland
IHI Corp joins consortium behind innovative HyNQ - North Queensland Energy Project, an integrated green hydrogen & ammonia production & export complex powered by behind-the-meter wind & solar plants. Pre-FEED study complete, FEED to start Q1 2024, launch 2027/2028.
Sep 15, 2023 // Solar to Fuel, Japan, Asia, queensland, green hydrogen, IHI Corp
CIMIC Acquires 300MW Solar Project in Qld
CIMIC Group's unit Pacific Partnerships acquires rights to develop 300-MW DC solar project in Queensland, capable of providing power for around 100,000 average-sized homes. Juan Santamaria notes Queensland is strategic focus for their diversified energy and utilities portfolio. Engineering, procurement and construction to be managed with an aim to commission in 2026.
Aug 17, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, Markets & Finance News, queensland, Solar Project, CIMIC
Queensland's Ambitious Plan: 12 Renewable Energy Zones
Queensland Govt announces $62 billion plan to create 12 REZs, transition to 80% renewable energy by 2035, reduce energy prices, create jobs & protect habitats.
Jul 12, 2023 // Plants, queensland, renewable energy zone
BlackRock, Akaysha Seal Risk Hedging for 155-MW/300-MWh BESS
Akaysha Energy, owned by BlackRock Inc's Infrastructure business, has entered into a 10-year revenue swap and risk hedging deal for a 155-MW/300-MWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cell technology Energy Storage System to be installed in Hopeland, Queensland. Mitigate revenue risks and expand the project in the future.
Jul 10, 2023 // Storage, BlackRock, queensland, BESS, Akaysha Energy
The Queensland government has extended financial support for the development of 2.3 GW of large-scale renewable energy projects.
The Queensland government has announced an allocation of AUD 500 million (USD 330.4m/EUR 309.3m) to CleanCo, the state's publicly-owned clean energy corporation. The funds will be utilized for the development of new wind and solar power projects, which will contribute up to 2.3 GW of power.
Jun 12, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, queensland
Octopus to create Queensland's biggest hybrid renewable park
Octopus Investments Australia has actually obtained a 175-MW solar project with a battery storage space element in Queensland, which will certainly include in an existing wind farm to create the biggest multi-technology renewable resource hub in the state.
Jun 6, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, PV Power Plant, Octopus
Queensland to relocate away from coal with USD-40.9 bn green plan
The Queensland federal government in Australia launched a draft costs that legislates an 80% renewable resource target by 2035 and sets an objective to transform the state's coal-fired power stations into clean energy hubs.
Jun 5, 2023 // Markets & Finance News, Storage, queensland
All panels installed at 400-MW Queensland solar farm
All photovoltaic or pv (PV) modules have been installed at the Western Downs Green Power Hub in Queensland's Western Downs region, a 400-MW solar farm that is said to be Australia's biggest.
Apr 7, 2023 // Plants, Large-Scale, Commercial, queensland, solar farm