The Rockhampton Region has quickly gained recognition as an investment ground for energy projects, as a result of existing electrical infrastructure, and our skilled local workforce.
A number of private and public renewable energy systems are already under development or construction in the Rockhampton Region, with $4.6bn worth of projects in the pipeline and ongoing operations to continue until at least 2058. These build on the Region's legacy as a key contributor to Queensland's energy grid through the Stanwell Coal-Fired Power Station, which delivers around a third of the state's energy supply.
Depending on the type of project it must follow an approvals procedures at the local, state and federal levels to ensure the preservation of significant environments and to meet community and legislative standards. You can find a broad overview of the approvals process here(PDF, 224KB).
Locations on the above map are indicative only. Project representatives wishing to provide further details are encouraged to contact Advance Rockhampton.
Rockhampton's New Energy Projects
The Rockhampton Region is home to an ever-growing number of energy projects, predominantly wind and solar. Rockhampton also serves as a logistical and support base for projects located in the broader Central Queensland region.
Aula Energy
Wind
228 megawatts (MW) (38 turbines) at stage one
40km south west of Rockhampton, 5km west of Mount Morgan
Construction
$750 million
250-300
12
Genex
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
50 megawatts (MW)
Bouldercombe, 25km south of Rockhampton
Operational
N/A
Potentia Energy
300 megawatts (MW)
Development
~$500 million
120-150
5-10
ACE Energy
500 megawatts (MW)
$423 million
55
5
Central Queensland Power
372 megawatts (MW) (60 turbines)
30km west of Rockhampton
$1 billion
380
15
Solar
285 megawatts (MW)
$600 million
300
10
Neoen
350 megawatts (MW) (60 turbines)
South west of Mount Hopeful, midway between Rockhampton, Gladstone and Biloela
220
Stanwell
300 megawatts (MW) (four hour duration)
Stanwell, 25km south west of Rockhampton
Under construction
$747 million
80
6
Training and testing facility for renewable energy
Not applicable
$110 million
TBA
Information correct at time of release and may be subject to change. Project representatives wishing to make revisions to their specifications are encouraged to contact Advance Rockhampton.
contact advance rockhampton
The Advance Rockhampton team is available to discuss project proposals and planning requirements for new energy projects.
Phone: + 61 7 4936 8282 Email: advancerockhampton@rrc.qld.gov.au