The Central QREZ has a proposed generation capacity of 800MW in its first stage, though its total intended capacity remains undisclosed. The REZ is to be located in the Gladstone-Bundaberg area.
Key Dates
Sep 2020 | ROIs for the development of projects in the REZ opened. |
Sep 2020 | ROIs for the development of projects in the REZ closed. |
Funding contributions
Queensland Government | |
The Queensland Government committed $145 million to support network upgrades and the development of the three Queensland REZs. |
Procurement
Tenderers (EOI/ROI): | ROIs opened for proponents interested in developing projects in the Northern, Central and Southern REZs in September 2020, closing on 25 September. |
PROJECT HISTORY
Aug 2020 | The Queensland Government committed $145 million to support network upgrades and streamline the development of new renewable generation projects in the Queensland Renewable Energy Zones. |
Sep 2020 | The Queensland Government opened Registrations of Interest for renewable energy generations and storage projects in the REZ, closing on 25 September. |
Aug 2021 | The Queensland Government also announced there were 67 projects that registered interest in the Central QREZ. |
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
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