The Queensland Renewable Energy Council has welcomed the selection of five Queensland renewable energy projects under Tender 7 of the Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS).
QREC Chief Executive Officer Katie-Anne Mulder said the Queensland projects showed the State remained one of Australia’s most important renewable energy investment destinations.
“These projects mean more generation, more storage, more regional jobs and more downward pressure on wholesale electricity prices over time.
“The Australian Government’s Capacity Investment Scheme is helping provide the revenue certainty needed to bring forward major private investment in new renewable generation and storage.”
“That matters because Queensland needs more supply connected to the grid to keep electricity affordable, reliable and sustainable as demand grows and ageing coal-fired generation becomes less dependable.
“Queensland communities will also benefit from construction jobs, local procurement, community benefit commitments and long-term regional investment.”
The Queensland projects selected under Tender 7 are:
- Bungaban Wind Energy Project — Windlab — Wind + BESS — 1,150 MW generation and 1,400 MWh storage — Bungaban, Queensland
- Theodore Wind Farm — Theodore Energy Development — Wind — 1,022 MW — Camboon, Queensland
- Banana Range Wind Farm — EDF Power Solutions — Wind — 228 MW — Banana, Queensland
- Moranbah Solar Farm — Zero-E / Grupo Cobra — Solar + BESS — 171 MW generation and 100 MWh storage — Coppabella, Queensland
- Bullyard Project — European Energy Australia — Solar — 97 MW — Bucca, Queensland
Ms Mulder said the next step was ensuring projects could move efficiently through planning, approvals, grid connection and community engagement processes.
“Winning a CIS tender is a major milestone, but Queensland’s focus must now be on converting investment commitments into operating projects,” Ms Mulder said.
“That means clear planning pathways, timely environmental approvals, practical grid connection processes and strong partnerships with host councils, landholders and local communities.
“Queensland’s Energy Roadmap rightly focuses on affordability, reliability and sustainability. These projects can help deliver that vision if we keep removing the barriers to investment and construction.”
QREC also welcomed confirmation Tender 9 will open to bids from Monday, 25 May 2026, targeting a further 5 GW of renewable generation.
“Round 9 is another important opportunity for Queensland renewable energy projects to compete for investment certainty.”