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Solar projects in Queensland
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Queensland has some of the strongest solar resource in Australia, and its pipeline reflects that – large-scale solar farms are spread across the central and southern parts of the state, with continued growth in project announcements. The challenge is less about resource and more about what happens at the grid. Midday oversupply, connection queues and curtailment during high-solar periods are already shaping how new projects are designed, with hybrid configurations pairing solar with battery storage becoming more common as developers look to improve revenue certainty.
Tracked capacity
45,023 MW total (market scope)
By Project StatusMarket snapshot
RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline. Across solar in Queensland, RenewMap tracks 181 active projects with a total capacity of 45,023 MW.
MW tracked
45,023
Projects tracked
181
Projects in the pipeline
126
Operating projects
55
Latest project updates
For solar projects in Queensland there were 9 major updates in the last three months. RenewMap monitors for updates including new projects, development application activity, EPBC updates and status changes. Learn more about updates in RenewMap.
9 days ago
A new solar project was added in Queensland
20 days ago
An EPBC referral was published in Queensland
24 days ago
A solar project entered construction in Queensland
Project development pipeline
RenewMap tracks 126 solar projects in Queensland across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Developer | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoky Creek (Guthrie's Gap) Solar Project | QLD | 600 MW | Construction | Edify Energy | Approved |
| Fraser Coast Solar Park | QLD | 290 MW | Construction | EIWA Energy, Global Power Generation Australia | Approved |
| Banksia Solar Project | QLD | 72 MW | Construction | Venn Energy | Approved |
| Upper Calliope Solar Farm | QLD | 1,100 MW | Development | European Energy | Approved |
| Bulli Creek Solar Farm (Stage 3) | QLD | 1,025 MW | Development | Solar Choice, First Solar | Approved |
See the full list of 126 pipeline solar projects in Queensland in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoLargest operating projects
RenewMap tracks 55 operating solar projects in Queensland, ordered below by capacity.
| Project name | Region | Size | Status | Owner | DevelopmentApplication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Downs Green Power Hub | QLD | 400 MW | Operating | Neoen | Approved |
| Aldoga Solar Farm | QLD | 387 MW | Operating | Acciona | Approved |
| Broadsound Solar Farm | QLD | 376 MW | Operating | Iberdrola | Approved |
| Blue Grass Solar Farm | QLD | 183 MW | Operating | X-ELIO | Approved |
| Edenvale Solar Park | QLD | 180 MW | Operating | ENEOS, Sojitz Corporation | Approved |
See the full list of 55 operating solar projects in Queensland in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.
Book a demoFrequently asked questions
- How many Solar projects are there in Queensland?
- As of August 2026, Queensland has 126 solar projects in the pipeline and 55 operating.
- Who are the top solar developers in Queensland?
- Top developers in Queensland by project count include Edify Energy (11 projects) , EIWA Energy (7 projects) and European Energy (6 projects) .
- What is the largest operating Solar project in Queensland?
- The largest operating solar project is Western Downs Green Power Hub at 400 MW.
- What is the largest planned Solar project in Queensland?
- The largest planned solar project is RAPAD Power Grid Solar PV at 4200 MW, currently in the Development stage.
- What project stages are tracked in RenewMap?
- RenewMap tracks projects from early development through construction, commissioning and operation. It also tracks projects that have been abandoned, as well as assets that have been decommissioned.
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RenewMap brings together project data, mapping and market context in one place, helping teams track activity across the energy and infrastructure pipeline.