Ipswich lights up with renewable energy thanks to new deal with CleanCo

Published: 27 September, 2024

• Miles Government and Ipswich City Council join forces to deliver better outcomes for locals
• Publicly owned energy company reaches deal to power Ipswich City Council facilities with 100 per cent renewable energy

Ipswich City Council infrastructure will be powered by renewable energy thanks to a landmark deal struck with publicly-owned generation company CleanCo Queensland.

The agreement, which kicks off on 1 October 2024, is yet another demonstration of how the Miles Government’s investments in renewable energy are supporting Queensland communities to embrace the energy transformation and reduce carbon emissions.

The contract will enable Ipswich City Council to power 100 per cent of its major buildings and streetlights from renewable sources, significantly reducing the city’s carbon footprint and marking a pivotal moment in its sustainability journey.

Supported by the Dulacca and Kaban wind farms and backed by CleanCo’s highly flexible firming assets like Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro Power Station, Ipswich residents can rest assured that their streetlights and major Council infrastructure is supported by renewable energy.

CleanCo’s Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, which will soon be home to the Swanbank Battery, exemplifies the state’s commitment to innovative and sustainable energy solutions in Ipswich and across the state.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs Mick de Brenni:

“Queensland is acting to keep prices down and expand its clean energy future through the Miles Government’s Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.

“We’re ensuring the benefits of our plan for Queensland delivers energy security for local communities.

“The Miles Government’s vision and newly legislated targets for renewable energy and decarbonisation has meant initiatives like this landmark deal will contribute to better outcomes for all communities.

“Locals should be proud to know that when they walk down the main street of Ipswich, all major Council buildings and lights are powered by renewables.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba Minister Lance McCallum:

“This deal proves what we can achieve when we back local jobs and publicly owned energy.

“This deal is lighting up a bright future for Ipswich with our Big Build of renewable energy, and it’s happening right here at our local Swanbank Clean Energy Hub.

“The workers at Swanbank Power Station are at the heart of this transformation; they’re not just keeping the lights on in Ipswich, they’re powering our city’s future with clean, renewable energy.

“Queensland’s Big Build of renewable energy is delivering results – from job creation to sustainable power solutions for communities like ours, and it’s Swanbank setting the nation’s pace.

“Labor is not just talking about a clean energy future; we’re delivering it, right here in Bundamba.”

Quotes attributable to Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding:

“Ipswich City Council is delighted to partner with CleanCo to deliver one of our major sustainability goals of 50 per cent emissions reduction, by powering our major council buildings and thousands of streetlights with renewable energy.

“This partnership will switch almost 30,000 streetlights over to renewable energy, while powering our major facilities such as council’s administration building, Ipswich Central Library and Art Gallery.

“Knowing that CleanCo is operating right here in Swanbank will further cement our commitment to delivering sustainable, climate-friendly initiatives for our city.

“Reducing council’s carbon emissions will deliver real benefits for our city, and continue our focus on delivering council’s Sustainability Strategy 2021-2026.

“I’m delighted that we have reached this agreement with CleanCo and look forward to our city being lit by renewable energy.”

Quotes attributable to CleanCo CEO Tom Metcalfe:

“We are thrilled to partner with Ipswich City Council to support their ambitious sustainability goals.

“This agreement with Ipswich City Council is a testament to CleanCo’s mission to lead the decarbonisation of Queensland’s energy sector while fostering economic growth and job creation in local communities.

“Our investment in renewable energy projects across Queensland, including the 250MW, two-hour Swanbank Battery in Ipswich, means we are poised to provide reliable and sustainable energy that aligns with our customers’ goals and contributes to a clean energy future.

“We are proud to support Ipswich City Council as more communities right across Queensland seek opportunities to decarbonise as we move towards a net zero future.”

CleanCo to pilot Australia’s largest grid-connected NAS Battery at Swanbank Clean Energy Hub

Published: 30 September, 2024

• Providing at least six hours of energy storage, a 1.5MW NAS Battery at Swanbank would be one of the first in Queensland and the largest grid-connected sodium sulphur battery in Australia.  

• CleanCo is advancing Queensland’s clean energy ambitions and exploring the feasibility of installing Australia’s largest grid-connected NAS® Battery Energy Storage System at the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub in Ipswich. 

• CleanCo will partner with Allset Energy to progress a feasibility study to finalise the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreement for the project, with Queensland University of Technology (QUT) to serve as the project’s knowledge-sharing partner. 
  

CleanCo is reinforcing its commitment to Queensland’s clean energy future by exploring the potential to trial Australia’s largest grid-connected NAS® Battery Energy Storage System at the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub in Ipswich. Discussions are under way to assess how this cutting-edge technology could enhance grid reliability and support Queensland’s energy transformation.

This cutting-edge sodium sulphur battery technology delivered by Allset Energy will bolster CleanCo’s ability to deliver reliable, low-emission energy to its customers – some of Queensland’s largest employers – while supporting the state’s transition to renewable energy.

The 1.5MW NAS Battery will have the capacity to dispatch electricity for at least six hours and in an Australian first, the stackable, modular design, offers a scalable, space-saving solution that can expand to gigawatt scale.

The pilot is proposed to take place on the site of one of Swanbank’s decommissioned coal-fired power stations. The location is ideally suited to host the NAS Battery, with its proximity to Queensland’s largest energy demand.

The partnership between Allset and CleanCo is a result of CleanCo’s proactive market engagement to identify emerging energy generation and storage technologies suitable for its Swanbank site. The parties will progress a feasibility study to finalise the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreement to support a final investment decision for the battery’s installation.

The Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) Energy Storage Research Group will play a key role as the knowledge sharing partner, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the project, having commissioned Australia’s first NAS Battery in 2023. 

The study is expected to be completed in early 2025 to support an investment decision in the same year, with the project potentially operational by mid-2026.

Learnings from the pilot project will include understanding the value of longer duration storage technologies and how they support the energy transition.

As CleanCo continues to expand its Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, the NAS Battery will complement the Swanbank Big Battery (lithium-ion phosphate) which is currently under construction. As part of CleanCo’s diverse portfolio, these technologies will provide adaptable energy storage capacity, ensuring a reliable energy supply even when renewable sources are unavailable.

Quotes attributable to CleanCo CEO, Tom Metcalfe: 

“The NAS Battery represents an exciting step forward in CleanCo’s mission to lead Queensland’s path to net-zero.

“The trial at Swanbank will allow us to explore the commercial and operational potential of long-duration energy storage, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of our customers with reliable, sustainable energy solutions.”

Quotes attributable to Allset Energy Managing Director, Thomas Buschkuehl:

“The BASF NAS® Battery is a globally mature, long duration energy storage technology capable of supporting 24/7 carbon neutral operations. Applying this technology, Allset Energy has developed an Australian Standards-compliant, integrated solution for the local market.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with CleanCo and QUT to implement this in Australia’s largest sodium sulphur energy storage solution. Projects such as this create a vital link to Australia’s successful energy transition.”

Quotes attributable to QUT’s Director of Energy Storage Research Group, Associate Professor, Joshua Watts:

“We are genuinely excited to be supporting Australia’s first multi-container NAS® BESS deployment. This project represents a big leap forward for Australia in adopting the new technologies required to provide stable and secure power to the nation”.

North Queensland airports fly high with clean energy partnership

Published: 10 April, 2024

• Cairns Airport to go 100% renewable by 2025
• Agreement cements Far North as ultimate sustainable tourism destination
• Decision protects tourism jobs, boosts economy and preserves North Queensland’s natural beauty 

Cairns Airport will soon be powered by 100% renewable energy, thanks to an initiative undertaken by the Miles Government to strengthen the Far North’s reputation as the ultimate getaway for the climate conscious traveller. 

A landmark agreement between Queensland’s publicly owned energy companies CleanCo, and the North Queensland Airport Group, has seen Cairns and Mackay Airports commit to powering 100% of their land operations with renewable energy by 2025. 

This partnership heralds a significant leap forward in sustainable tourism, as Cairns and Mackay Airports will soon be powered by renewable energy generated at the local Kaban Wind Farm near Ravenshoe. 

This agreement, and other initiatives by the Miles Government to decarbonise industry and meet Queensland’s renewable energy targets safeguards the Far North’s $3.2 billion tourism industry, and the jobs that depend on it. 

As a significant employer in the region, with more than 130 people working across the Cairns and Mackay Airports as part of the North Queensland Airport Group, this agreement supports local tourism jobs and economic growth in the region. 

Additionally, it supports ongoing jobs at the Kaban Wind Farm, which employed 350 workers during peak construction. 

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs, Mick de Brenni:
“We know that tourists come from around the world to visit the pristine sites of the Far North, and with the tourism industry the biggest employer in the Far North, initiatives that take action on climate are critical. 

“The transition to a low emissions economy is well underway, and this commitment to power Cairns and Mackay Airports with renewable energy is another step forward towards our goal of 75% emissions reduction by 2035.

“The Miles Government is working hard to protect the wildlife and world-renowned ecosystems of the Far North – and the 1 in 7 locals whose jobs rely on them, and today’s announcement shows our commitment to supporting local jobs and safeguard our natural assets.”

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Tourism, Michael Healy:
“We know there’s a real global desire for more sustainable, meaningful tourism experiences and this partnership with CleanCo can help propel Queensland to be a world leader and number one destination in that sector.

“It also aligns with our ambitious 10-year tourism industry strategy to more than double the state’s visitor economy to $44 billion in overnight visitor expenditure by 2032.”

Quotes attributable to CleanCo CEO, Tom Metcalfe:
“This collaboration is of great importance to CleanCo and allows Queenslanders to make a direct connection between the renewables we are investing in, the journeys they travel and the airports they visit in beautiful North Queensland.

“Thank you to North Queensland Airports for trusting CleanCo as a partner in the organisation’s sustainability journey. We are delighted to support Queensland’s valuable tourism industry through the supply of renewable energy generated right here in Queensland.”

Quotes attributable to North Queensland Airports CEO, Richard Barker:
“We see it as our responsibility to actively protect the environment around Cairns and Mackay airports, which are key economic drivers for regional Queensland. We are committed to achieving Net Zero emissions (for scope 1 and 2) by 2025, a significant target which would make us among the first carbon-neutral airports in Australasia.

“Our partnership with CleanCo means 100 per cent of our electricity, and that of tenants, will be powered by renewable energy, placing us on the trajectory to well and truly meet this goal. Investing in good environmental practice is the right thing to do, and vital for long-term business success.”

Quotes attributable to Advance Cairns Chief Executive Officer Jacinta Reddan:
“Proactive climate-positive measures, such as NQA’s partnership with CleanCo, will help to ensure the region’s long-term growth and economic prosperity.

“North Queensland is highly regarded for its spectacular natural attractions and world-class facilities.

“Protection of the surrounding environment is critical to our community, local operators and the region’s overall longevity. North Queensland Airports’ investment in renewable energy demonstrates a clear vision for the future. It is fantastic to see this commitment from one of our region’s most vital pieces of infrastructure.”

Construction starts on one of Queensland’s biggest batteries

Published: 19 February, 2024

Premier Steven Miles, Deputy Premier Cameron Dick and Energy Minister Mick de Brenni have today marked the start of construction on one of Queensland’s biggest batteries.

• Work has started on one of Queensland’s biggest batteries.
• CleanCo is partnering with Tesla and Yurika to deliver a 250MW/500MWh publicly owned battery at its Swanbank site.
• The battery will have a two-hour storage capacity, making it one of the largest in Queensland once complete.
• The battery will form part of the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, a site that has played an important role in Queensland’s energy supply for more than 50 years.

Premier Steven Miles, Deputy Premier Cameron Dick and Energy Minister Mick de Brenni have today marked the start of construction on one of Queensland’s biggest batteries.

In a partnership with Tesla and Yurika, Queensland’s publicly owned CleanCo will deliver the $330 million battery in Swanbank. 

Set to be a pivotal component for the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub and Queensland’s clean energy future, the Swanbank Battery will be constructed on the site of the former Swanbank B coal-fired power station.

With an impressive capacity of 250MW/500MWh, the battery can store enough energy to power more than two-thirds of Ipswich for two hours each night when demand rises as the sun sets.

The project, CleanCo’s first battery storage project, will create around 60 jobs during construction and up to 10 full-time jobs in operation.

With the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) set to arrive later this year, CleanCo plans to have the site energised by mid-2025, adding significant storage capacity to Queensland’s electricity network.

This is just one of many renewable energy projects being delivered as part of the Miles Labor Government Big Energy Build.

$330 million in funding has been provided from the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund.

Quotes attributable to Premier Steven Miles:

“My government will always champion projects that deliver cheaper, cleaner energy to Queensland households.

“It’s why we are delivering big batteries in your neighbourhood, and today marking the start of construction on one right here in Swanbank.

“It’s because of new technologies like this that we will reach the ambitious energy targets put before parliament.

“Renewables are driving down the spot wholesale price of power below zero, which is why we will continue to invest in them.”

Quotes attributable to Deputy Premier and Treasurer, Cameron Dick MP:

“The Miles Government is committed to Queensland’s transformation to a stronger, decarbonised economy.

“That’s why we have provided $330 million for this project through the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund.

“This battery will store the solar generated across the rooftops of Ipswich, allowing it to be used when the sun goes down.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Energy and Clean Economy Jobs, Mick de Brenni:

“The LNP closed the Swanbank Power Station because power prices were too low, whilst Labor reopened it. Now, we’ve started converting it into one of the state’s first Clean Energy Hubs.

“This big battery is proof the Miles Government is taking real action to decarbonise our state’s economy in a way that makes cost of living more affordable for Queenslanders.

“Conversion of the Swanbank site to a Clean Energy Hub means job security for the local workforce – a key commitment under the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan – this is the same plan the LNP are yet to say if they support or not.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundamba and Training and Skills Minister Lance McCallum:

“Ipswich has a long, proud history of generating the electricity that’s powered the South East’s growth and delivered good, secure local jobs for our community.

“Swanbank’s big battery and Clean Energy Hub are part of the Miles Government plan for clean energy jobs and training and an affordable, reliable power supply.

“The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan is delivering more local jobs and putting Ipswich at the forefront of our clean energy revolution.”  

Quotes attributable to CleanCo CEO, Tom Metcalfe:

“This project marks our commitment to a sustainable energy future for Queensland, marking the beginning of the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub’s transformative journey.

“The Swanbank Battery will add significant capacity for CleanCo to supply our customers with competitively priced, reliable clean energy around the clock.

“CleanCo has consulted extensively with the local community to develop a master plan for the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, ensuring it is not only South East Queensland’s flagship energy precinct, but that it reflects the values and needs of the local community as well.

“This is the beginning of a new era for Swanbank and CleanCo is proud to be the custodian of a site which has evolved and adapted with Queensland’s energy landscape from coal to gas and now new battery technologies.

Quotes attributable to Belinda Watton, Executive General Manager, Yurika:

“Through significant renewable energy projects such as the 250MW Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System, Yurika continues to support businesses and communities through the complexity of the energy transition.”

“Energy infrastructure is at the core of what we do, and we’re really looking forward to the partnership with CleanCo Queensland, Tesla and of course the local community to reimagine Swanbank through its Clean Energy Hub.”  

“Alongside cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy, this publicly owned asset supports the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan, creating jobs for Queenslanders and signals an incredibly positive investment into our clean energy future.”

Australia’s largest solar farm powers up Coles this Christmas

Published: 6 December, 2023

Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement
The Honourable Mick de Brenni

• Publicly-owned CleanCo is providing Coles with 95 per cent of its electricity needs in Queensland
• Renewable energy from Australia’s largest solar farm is now supporting a clean energy future at Coles
• Unique partnership represents the future of public and private cooperation for more sustainable future

As millions of Queenslanders prepare for their Christmas celebrations, the Palaszczuk Government is supporting Coles’ transition to a clean energy future.

Publicly owned energy company CleanCo is partnering with Australian retailer Coles to provide 95 per cent of its electricity needs in Queensland.

Under the partnership, renewable energy from Neoen’s recently completed 400MW Western Downs Green Power Hub solar farm – the largest in Australia – is helping bring Coles one step closer to their sustainability goals of 100 per cent renewable electricity by June 2025.

From buying their beloved Christmas Day prawns, to their usual grocery shop, Queenslanders can be confident that when they shop at Coles, their visit is being powered in part by renewables thanks to public investment in Queensland energy assets.

Coles joins a chorus of large commercial energy users choosing to take up cleaner, cheaper and more reliable energy, produced in Queensland.

CleanCo’s investment in the Western Downs Green Power Hub, as well as Neoen’s 157MW Kaban Green Power Hub wind farm in Far North Queensland, and the recently opened 180MW Dulacca Wind Farm, means a total of 737MW of renewable energy is now contributing to Queensland’s clean energy future.

Through construction, the Western Down Solar Farm and Kaban Wind Farm projects supported more than 750 jobs for Queenslanders, and the Dulacca Wind Farm supported a further 150 construction jobs. In operation these projects will continue to provide local jobs and make significant contributions to the regional Queensland economy.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen, The Honourable Mick de Brenni MP:

“Everyone stepping into a Coles this holiday season will be seeing firsthand the steps the Palaszczuk Government is taking to deliver a clean energy future for Queensland.

“It’s through large companies partnering with Queensland’s publicly owned energy producers that will ensure we reach our target of 70% renewable energy by 2032.

“This arrangement is further proof of the Palaszczuk Government’s commitment to work with innovative, forward thinking corporations who share our vision to transition to a clean energy future.

“This is a fantastic achievement for Coles, the Palaszczuk Government and CleanCo as we make further progress in Queensland’s renewable energy transformation.”

Quotes attributable to CleanCo Customer, Coles Queensland State Manager, Jo Brown:

“Thanks to the completion of the country’s largest solar farm and this landmark partnership, more than 95 per cent of our electricity needs in Queensland  are supplied by CleanCo.

“This exciting development builds on the changes we’ve made across the business to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and achieve our 100 per cent renewable electricity goals by June 2025.” 

Quotes attributable to CleanCo CEO, Tom Metcalfe:

“CleanCo’s wind and solar assets, backed by our unique portfolio of reliable hydro and gas generators, means we can provide the tailored, clean energy solutions our customers need to decarbonise in an affordable and sustainable way.

“Coles is such an iconic brand – one that all Queenslanders recognise and rely on.

“At CleanCo, it is our role to develop clean energy solutions that meet the unique needs of companies just like Coles, so that they can thrive in a net-zero future.”

“CleanCo is proud to partner with an organisation with such a strong commitment to sustainability.”

Quotes attributable to Neoen CEO, Louis de Sambucy:

“We are delighted that Kaban and Western Downs, our two newest assets in operation and our first in Queensland, are providing such significant volumes of locally produced clean energy to our valued customer and partner CleanCo.

“Through this partnership we are proud to be powering so many Queensland businesses with solar and wind energy.”

Swanbank Clean Energy Hub opens opportunities for net zero energy technologies

Published: 21 September, 2023

CleanCo Queensland is offering an exciting opportunity for the future of clean energy at our Swanbank site. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for net-zero energy generation and storage technologies, marking a significant milestone in the site’s transformation into a clean energy hub.

Swanbank’s Clean Energy Future

CleanCo is on the lookout for innovative, technically and commercially ready clean energy generation and storage technologies with a capacity of up to 400 megawatts (MW), which can include hydrogen use and production opportunities. Additionally, EOIs are sought for technologies that can support the decarbonisation of the Swanbank E combined-cycle gas-fired power station.

These new energy options will complement CleanCo’s proposed plan to install a 250 MW/500 MWh battery at the Swanbank site. Thanks to a $330 million funding allocation under the Queensland Renewable Energy and Hydrogen Jobs Fund, this battery, with its two-hour storage capacity, is poised to become one of Queensland’s largest when commissioned.

Final Investment Decision on the battery is expected in late 2023. Site works for the battery are anticipated to commence in the first half of 2024 with the battery expected to be operational by mid-2025.

Building a Sustainable Future Together

CleanCo is developing a masterplan to identify opportunities to redevelop the Swanbank site into a clean energy hub. This EOI process will help CleanCo understand the suitability and commercial readiness of various energy technology options available. Other energy and non-energy uses are also being investigated, including research and development facilities and enhanced community infrastructure. These ideas are being cultivated through a community co-design process. The draft masterplan is currently available for comment. 

Get Involved

Together, we can progress Queensland’s energy transformation, supporting local jobs and ensuring Queensland’s industries remain competitive as the world decarbonises.

Tom Metcalfe, CEO of CleanCo, stated, “At CleanCo, we are building the energy portfolio of the future. We are eager to engage with the market on pilot projects of technologies that will be suitable for future grid-scale applications. With new technologies comes more opportunity. It is our vision that the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub will generate economic and social prosperity for the Ipswich region for generations to come.”

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Further Information

• Swanbank Power Station, located next to Queensland’s largest energy demand center, Brisbane, boasts a grid connection capacity of up to 1.2 GW.
• The Swanbank site, which was once home to two coal-fired power stations and is still home to the highly efficient Swanbank E power station, has been a stalwart in energy generation for over 50 years.
• CleanCo is transforming the site into the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub.
• To learn more about the Swanbank Clean Energy Hub, visit here.

Resources powered by renewables

Published: 18 September, 2023

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) has signed a new agreement with publicly owned CleanCo Queensland that will see approximately half of its forecasted electricity requirements acquired from renewable energy for five years from 2026.  

This is not the first time the two organisations have come together to support decarbonising heavy industry, with an agreement currently in place to power 50 per cent of BMA’s current Queensland electricity needs with renewables. 

The renewable energy for the new agreement will be supplied by four wind and solar projects located as far north as the Atherton Tablelands to as far south as Warwick, and connected by the Queensland SuperGrid. 

Demonstrating its unique place in the Queensland energy landscape, CleanCo has also directly incorporated storage capabilities of the Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro Power Station into this agreement  

The agreement allows CleanCo to store renewable energy at Wivenhoe for the direct benefit of BMA when it is required. 

BHP Mitsubishi Alliance employees on site at Caval Ridge Mine in Central Queensland.

This will ensure CleanCo can effectively match the renewable energy purchased to those times when the customer needs electricity most – not just when wind and solar energy is available. 

This innovative approach showcases how renewable energy and pumped hydro, supported by an efficient transmission network, can more effectively deliver reliable clean energy for CleanCo’s large industrial customers. 

BHP President Australia, Geraldine Slattery, said: “We are increasing renewable electricity at BMA in line with our decarbonisation commitments to 2030 and beyond, improving the long-term sustainability of our business while at the same time supporting Queensland’s renewable electricity infrastructure build, regional communities and local jobs.”  

“We expect demand for Queensland’s higher-quality metallurgical coal to remain strong for many years to come, as major steelmakers look to reduce their emissions intensity while delivering the steel needed to support global population growth and decarbonisation infrastructure.” 

CleanCo CEO, Tom Metcalfe, said: “At CleanCo we are committed to providing tailored, clean energy solutions to help our customers decarbonise. 

“Companies like BMA play such a critical role in Queensland’s economy; but mining is an energy intensive industry. It is our role to develop solutions that meet the unique energy needs of these companies so that they can thrive in a net zero future.

“I am thrilled BMA has entrusted CleanCo to continue to supply reliable, renewable energy for its operations in Queensland.” 

Cheers to clean energy at a new Queensland drinks manufacturing facility

Published: 21 July, 2023

Beverage manufacturer Frucor Suntory has signed an agreement with publicly owned CleanCo to secure a clean energy start for its new beverage manufacturing facility at Swanbank.

This follows the Palaszczuk Government’s investment of half a billion dollars to propel the development of up to 2.3GW of large-scale solar and wind projects in regional Queensland. 

This will ultimately enable more companies to procure more clean energy, to create more good jobs and new careers for Queenslanders.

Read the full Ministerial statement

Townsville icon The Ville goes all in on renewable energy

Published: 7 March, 2023

Major Townsville icon The Ville Resort-Casino has inked a major renewable energy deal with publicly owned CleanCo that will see the precinct powered by 100% renewable energy by 2025.

Announced by Minister de Brenni at the Queensland Energy and Jobs Fair in Townsville, the initiative will be enabled by the Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.

Read the full Ministerial statement

Queensland renewable energy to power Westfield centres

Published: 2 August, 2022

Queensland’s publicly-owned energy generator and retailer CleanCo has struck a major agreement with the Scentre Group, to provide renewable energy for its Westfield centres across the state.

Minister de Brenni said the deal, which is the first of its kind for Scentre Group in Australia, was another major step for renewable energy made and delivered in Queensland.

“The Palaszczuk Government has a target to reach 50 per cent renewable energy generation by 2030 and we congratulate Scentre Group for joining us on this journey,” Mr de Brenni said.

Read the full Ministerial Statement