Queensland government

Townsville, Queensland, will be the latest local renewable energy zone (LREZ) in Australia as the state expands its solar PV capabilities.

European Energy is seeking Queensland government approval to pursue a 1.3GWp (1.1GWac) solar PV project in Australia.

The Queensland government confirmed that Caloundra, Australia, will house a Local Renewable Energy Zone to triple rooftop solar generation.

Queensland is set to allocate AU$26 billion to its Energy and Jobs Plan over the next four years to bolster renewables development.

Australian renewables developer Edify Energy has secured federal approval on a 600MW solar PV plant in Central Queensland, Australia.

Queensland has set multiple renewable energy targets, including bringing 22GW of new solar and wind projects by 2035.