Energy

Current Projects

Overall Capacity

800 MW

Proposed Projects

Large-scale and emerging energy projects are powering across the Greater Whitsunday region.

Emerging energy.

Large-scale and emerging energy projects across the Greater Whitsunday region are powering on with 16 existing projects in Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and many more in the pipeline.

From solar, bagasse and waste coal mine gas, these types of energy have an overall capacity of close to 800 megawatts (MW). Many of these projects are leading the way in renewable energy and establishing the Greater Whitsunday region as a place of high quality, energy resources working together in emerging and established industries.

Major solar projects light the way forward.

There are 16 existing projects in Mackay Isaac Whitsunday and many more in the pipeline from solar, to wind under construction.

Collinsville Solar Power Station,
Daydream Solar Farm,
Middlemount Sun Farm and Whitsunday Solar Farm represent some of Queensland’s largest solar energy producers.
Farleigh, Marian, Plane Creek, Proserpine and Racecourse mills produce electricity from cane fibre, while there are two waste coal mine gas projects at German Creek and Moranbah North.

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Electricity Generation Map

Industry Accelerators

GW3 has identified five strategic and interconnected accelerators that exist across all industry sectors and will deliver economic growth when maximised.

Greater

Decarbonisation

The region’s vision for decarbonisation is as aspirational as it is audacious.

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Digital

By 2032, Greater Whitsunday will be Australia’s most hyper connected region.

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Greater

Infrastructure, Energy & Water

Engaging in road advocacy, election priorities, and funding opportunities, GW3 aims to amplify our region’s voice and ensure that critical projects receive the attention and funding they deserve.

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