The Capricornia Energy Hub is a proposed 1.4-gigawatt renewable energy project, located in the Mackay hinterland, preferred to be located in the Northern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone.
The scope of works includes:
- a 750 megawatt (MW) pumped generation facility with a storage capacity of 16 hours and a water transfer volume of 18 gigalitres
- a 6 MW wind farm, and
- a solar farm.
The project would connect to the National Electricity Market through the existing high voltage transmission line from Strathmore to Nebo via a substation and 18 kilometres of new transmission line.
The project was formerly known as the Bowen Renewable Energy Hub.
Key Dates
| 2028 | Expected Construction Completion: Stage One |
| 2033 | Expected Construction Completion: Stage Two |
Financing
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Copenhagen Infrastructure IV will have a 'co-development and equity partnership' with Bowen River Utilties to deliver the project, however, the financing arrangements have not been publicly disclosed. |
PROJECT HISTORY
| Apr 2023 | Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquired the project through its Copenhagen Infrastructure IV fund. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
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