Clive's Coal Power Plan Dwarfed by Central Qld’s Renewable Energy Boom
The Solar Power Stations already being developed in Central Queensland will create more jobs, more investment and bring down power prices faster than Clive Palmer's latest crazy scheme, according to community group Solar Citizens.
“Clive Palmer’s proposed coal-fired power station in the Galilee Basin is a minnow compared to the clean energy power stations currently planned for the region,” said Solar Citizens' Queensland Coordinator Louise Matthiesson.
“Right now, there are 2 large solar power stations under construction in Central Queensland and another 10 in the planning stages.
“Combined, they involve $3 billion of investment and are expected to deliver 4,400 jobs during construction and 200 ongoing full-time jobs.
“That’s twice as much investment, and 3-4 times as many jobs as Clive’s coal-fired fantasy – and these projects are much more financially viable.
“Many of the companies behind the region’s solar projects are international renewable energy companies with a strong track record like Fotowatio Renewable Ventures and Acciona Energy.
“Mr Palmer has a long track record of making big announcements and failing to deliver, this proposal is likely to meet the same fate as his plans to rebuild the Titanic.
“The solar power stations could also deliver more electricity than Mr Palmer’s project, in fact they will have a combined capacity of 2,200MW, enough to power 1.6 million homes.
For comment contact: Louise Matthiesson 0406 041 428
SOURCE: Green Energy Markets (2018) ‘Renewable Energy Across Queensland’s Regions’ Full report and Central Qld Renewable Industry Profile available to download at: www.solarcitizens.org.au/qld_regions
Large-scale renewable energy projects in Central Queensland
Current at May 2018, includes projects >2MW [1]
Projects under construction
|
Fuel type |
Project Name |
Company |
Capacity (MW) |
Locality |
|
Solar |
Emerald Solar Farm |
RES |
68 |
Emerald |
|
Solar |
Lilyvale Solar Farm |
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures |
100 |
Tieri |
Projects in development [2]
|
Fuel type |
Project Name |
Company |
Capacity (MW) |
Locality |
|
Solar |
Baralaba Solar Farm |
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures |
100 |
BARALABA |
|
Solar |
Bluff Solar Farm |
Infigen Energy |
100 |
BLUFF |
|
Solar |
Crinum Creek |
Adani Renewables |
100 |
TIERI |
|
Solar |
Bouldercombe Solar Farm |
Eco Energy World |
280 |
BOULDERCOMBE |
|
Solar |
Tieri Solar Farm |
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures |
96 |
TIERI |
|
Solar |
Comet Solar Farm |
Hadstone Energy |
235 |
COMET |
|
Solar |
Raglan Solar Farm |
Eco Energy World |
350 |
RAGLAN |
|
Solar |
Rodds Bay Solar Farm |
Renew Estate |
300 |
BOROREN |
|
Solar |
Yarwun Solar Farm |
Renew Estate |
27 |
YARWUN |
|
Solar |
Aldoga |
Acciona Energy |
265 |
ALDOGA |
[1] Appendix B - ‘Renewable Energy Across Queensland’s Regions’ Green Energy Markets, 2018
[2] Projects ‘in-development’ have either: a site identified and landholder consent; submitted a development application to local Council; or have a development approval.
