The Queensland government has approved a development application for a 762-hectare solar farm in the city’s State Development Area, subject to conditions.
At maximum capacity, the AUD400 million (US$277 million) solar farm will generate around 250 megawatts of energy, which is enough to supply approximately 122,000 homes annually. The power generated will be fed into the national electricity grid via a connection into the Powerlink Larcom Creek Station.
Acciona Energy signed a 30-year agreement on April 2018 with the Queensland Government to lease land for their Aldoga solar farm.
The government has placed strict conditions on the project to ensure any adverse impacts, such as construction traffic, visual impacts, and stormwater flow, are managed appropriately.
