Project

Queensland Renewable Energy Zones

PROJECT STATUS
Announced
Queensland Renewable Energy Zones

The Queensland Government will develop three Renewable Energy Zones (REZs), located in northern, central and southern Queensland. The REZs are intended to encourage investment in renewable generation and storage projects.

Key Dates

Sep 2020 ROIs opened and closed

Funding contributions

Queensland Government

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 Renewable Energy Zones.
Sep 2020 ROIs opened for interested parties.
Aug 2021 The Queensland Government commenced consultation on the development of its three REZs. It is seeking feedback from local communities, small business, manufacturers and renewables and hydrogen project developers on how the REZs can provide community benefits and deliver positive economic outcomes.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Unconfirmed |
Location
Queensland |
Resources
Major Contract

Queensland Central REZ

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Queensland Central REZ

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 |
Resources