Meeting the challenge
Queensland is at the forefront of the global transition to renewable energy and the nation‑building development that this opportunity presents. The state’s emissions reduction goals are supported by an abundance of clean energy sources, leading government policy in the form of the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan and a welcoming investment climate.
The scale of development required for the transition is considerable. More than 30 large‑scale renewable energy projects are operating in Queensland but we’ll need about 250 to meet the state’s 2035 target, involving more than $120 billion of public and private funding.
Communities want a co-ordinated approach to managing local impacts and enduring regional benefits; the industry wants policy certainty and timely approvals; and everyone wants investment in Queensland and a successful renewables transition.
To achieve these outcomes, QREC will continue to work collaboratively to address the right issues at the right time and in the right way.
30
large‑scale renewable energy projects are operating in Queensland.
250
projects are needed to meet the state’s 2035 target.
$120 billion
of public and private funding
required to meet this target.
Our priorities
QREC collaborates with industry, communities, and all levels of government to drive the growth of Queensland’s renewable energy sector.
As Queensland’s only renewable energy peak industry body, we represent stakeholders across solar, wind, pumped hydro, electricity transmission and distribution, battery storage, and renewable fuels.
Our leadership in policy development promotes leading practices and fosters positive community relationships. Through this focus, we aim to power regional growth, support Queensland’s economic future, and provide access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for all.
QREC works with a broad range of stakeholders to create an environment in which:
Leadership – QREC Board
QREC is governed by a Board of senior public and private industry representatives including QREC Chair Joseph O’Brien, CEO and Managing Director of VisIR and Deputy Chair Nathan Blundell – Chief Development Officer of Windlab.
Our experienced Board Directors include David Smith – Head of Country (Australia) at Cubico Sustainable Investments, Anthony Russo – Head of Development at Aula Energy, Annette Deveson – Chief Project Officer at RES Australia and Marla Brauer – Chief Development Officer at WestWind Energy.
The QREC executive team, led by Chief Executive Officer Katie-Anne Mulder, are leaders in advancing complex policy development for large-scale industry in Queensland. The team has extensive experience and expertise in regulatory frameworks, land use planning, community engagement, sustainability and industry development. The team’s decades of experience spans public and private organisations and industry representative bodies.
Joseph O’Brien
QREC Chair,
Co-founder Copperstring 2.0 and Managing Director – VisIR
Katie-Anne Mulder
QREC Chief Executive Officer
Anthony Russo
QREC Board Member,
Head of Development – Aula Energy
Marla Brauer
QREC Board Member,
Chief Development Officer (Australia) – WestWind Energy
Nathan Blundell
QREC Deputy Chair,
Chief Development Officer – Windlab
David Smith
QREC Board Member,
Head of Country (Australia) – Cubico Sustainable Investments
Annette Deveson
QREC Board Member,
Chief Project Officer – RES Australia
Claudia Brumme
QREC Board Member,
Chief Executive Officer – Townsville Enterprise Limited
Our Legacy Partners
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is a global leader in energy infrastructure investments, specialising in developing and constructing large, complex projects that shape the future of energy.
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has a global presence with offices and projects around the world – and our organisation and fund structures are designed to enable accountability, while promoting efficient investment decisions, targeting risk-adjusted returns and managing liability and risk.
Create Advisory is proud to be a Legacy Partner of QREC; our work together reflects Create Advisory’s expertise and values.
Create Advisory is an infrastructure advisory firm that works alongside public and private sector clients to provide strategic, commercial and economic advice. Our focus areas include energy, transport, water, property and precincts, and regulated environments.
Our team brings deep experience across the entire project lifecycle, having led some of Australia’s largest infrastructure projects from concept origination through to the business case, procurement and delivery. This hands-on expertise allows us to support clients to navigate complex industry and government challenges, seize opportunities and craft solutions that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.
We have extensive experience supporting the renewable energy sector across multiple jurisdictions. This work spans market-led proposals, stakeholder engagement, project origination and feasibility studies, economic and financial appraisals, project delivery and managing the critical project interface between government agencies, proponents and the community.
As consistently reflected in the QREC Executive Insights surveys, Queensland continues to be attractive destination for renewable energy investment. Create Advisory is proud to support QREC in shaping a dynamic and resilient energy sector that delivers enduring benefits to Queenslanders.
Windlab is a leading Australian renewable energy company with over 20 years of experience delivering high-performance wind and hybrid energy projects. Spun out of the CSIRO, Windlab was founded on world-class scientific expertise and its proprietary WindScape modelling technology.
The company has played a significant role in Australia’s energy transition, developing over 20% of the wind energy currently connected to the National Electricity Market and securing one of the world’s largest renewable power purchase agreements.
With around 100 staff across Canberra, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and regional communities, Windlab combines scientific and technical capability with strong local partnerships. Its fully funded ownership structure enables delivery of a substantial project pipeline, with plans to create more than 1,300 regional jobs and inject hundreds of millions into local economies over the next five years.
As a QREC Legacy Partner, Windlab continues to demonstrate leadership in driving a socially responsible and investment-ready renewable energy future for Queensland and beyond.