Accelerating the energy transition in Central Queensland
The Project
Mount Rainbow Wind Farm (the Project) is located 35km north-east of Biloela, 65km west of Gladstone.
The Project is part of Central Queensland Power (CQP). CQP is a portfolio of wind and solar projects with a capacity of over 4GW.
CQP is designed to assist in the transition of Central Queensland’s power supply towards firmed renewable energy, aiming to secure the future for heavy industry in Central Queensland. CQP is a joint venture of RES and Energy Estate.
Wind turbine generators
2031
Operational
400
Construction jobs created
$900M
For QLD economy
Up to
Up to
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A Greener Future
CQP is committed to preserving the environment and minimising potential impacts throughout the Project's lifespan. By replacing electricity generated from other sources such as fossil fuel power stations, renewable energy can lead to an overall reduction in Queensland’s carbon emissions.
Powering up to 140,000 homes each year
Contributing to the Queensland Renewable Energy Target of 50% renewable electricity by 2030.
Minimal impact on the productivity of traditional farming
The Project will allow for the continuation of farming activities.
Utilising existing access tracks and road reserves
The Project design prioritises the use of previously cleared areas, which account for 40% of the total project disturbance footprint.
Offsetting up to 570,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
That’s the equivalent of planting up to 13 million trees every year.
Benefits
Economy
Employing up to 400 workers during construction with up to 10 full time jobs required for 30+ years of operation
Climate
Contributing to the QLD target of 50% renewable electricity generation by 2030.
Community
Community consultative committee and community benefit sharing scheme.
6 Steps from the Wind to your Home
Project Updates
Project updates will be made available in this section.