Accelerating the energy transition in Central Queensland
The Project
Moah Creek Solar Farm is a solar farm project, with capacity of up to 350MW, located approximately 40 km west of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. The Project will include the development of solar farm infrastructure such as PV panels and trackers, as well as associated infrastructure, including access tracks, electrical reticulation cables, and an on-site substation.
The Project is being delivered by Central Queensland Power (CQP). CQP has a portfolio of wind, solar, and battery storage projects within Central Queensland, with a capacity of over 4GW.
CQP’s vision is to accelerate the transition of Central Queensland’s power supply towards firmed renewable energy, meeting the region’s ongoing energy needs whilst securing the future of heavy industry, a key employer and economic driver for the region.
350MW
Project capacity
2028
Operational
300
Jobs Created
$600M
Capital expenditure
Questions, concerns, feedback?
A Greener Future
CQP is committed to preserving the environment and minimising environmental impacts associated with our Projects. 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 more than 150,000 homes each year
Contributing to the Queensland Renewable Energy Target of 50% renewable electricity by 2030.
Opportunities to coexist with existing agricultural operations
The Project design is considering opportunities to coexist with, and minimise impacts to, existing agricultural operations.
Minimising vegetation clearing by using existing cleared areas
The Project design prioritises the use of previously cleared areas, which account for approximately 97% of the total disturbance footprint.
Offsetting 719,000 tonnes of CO2 annually
That’s the equivalent of planting 16.5 million trees every year.
Benefits
Economy
Employing 300 workers during construction with more full time jobs required over 30+ years of operations.
Climate
Contributing to the QLD target of 50% renewable electricity generation by 2030.
Community
Community consultative committee and community benefit sharing scheme.
