Why Queensland?

Queensland’s abundant sunshine, government backing, and ambitious renewable energy targets make it the ideal location to explore the latest in solar and storage technologies.

 

Speed of growth

The solar energy industry – particularly Commercial & Industrial solar - is predicted to grow at a faster rate than any other State in Australia over the next 10 years.

 

$19 Billion investment

Queensland Government has committed to a net zero emissions economy by 2050, with the following interim targets: 50% renewable energy by 2030. 70% renewable energy by 2032. 80% renewable energy by 2035.

 

Brisbane to host 2032 Olympics

The Queensland Government is investing massively into new development, infrastructure and utilities as it prepares for the 2032 Olympic Games with ambitions to be the world's first climate positive games.

 

Queensland is home to Australia's largest operational solar farm

Western Downs, the 400 megawatt project near Chinchilla boasts more than a million solar panels, with the capacity to power the equivalent of 235,000 homes.

 

Queensland’s only large-scale trade show  

Solar & Storage Live is Queensland’s only full-scale national conference and trade show.

 

Australia's most solar-friendly state

Queensland has Australia’s highest number of residential rooftop solar installations.

 

Australia's top local councils

Australia’s top three local councils in terms of number of residential rooftop solar are in Queensland, with Bundaberg (QLD), Hervey Bay (QLD) and Toowoomba (QLD) taking out the top three positions.