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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

44,406 MW total (market scope)

By Project Status

Market 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 44,406 MW.

MW tracked

44,406

Projects tracked

181

Projects in the pipeline

126

Operating projects

55

Latest project updates

For solar projects in Queensland there were 10 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.

21 days ago

An EPBC status was updated in Queensland

28 days ago

A solar project entered construction in Queensland

1 month ago

An EPBC referral was published in Queensland

Project development pipeline

RenewMap tracks 126 solar projects in Queensland across the development, construction, and commissioning phases.

Project nameRegionSizeStatusDeveloperDevelopmentApplication
Smoky Creek (Guthrie's Gap) Solar ProjectQLD600 MWConstruction
Fraser Coast Solar ParkQLD290 MWConstruction
Majors Creek Solar Power StationQLD150 MWConstruction
Ganymirra Solar Power StationQLD150 MWConstruction
Banksia Solar ProjectQLD72 MWConstruction

See the full list of 126 pipeline solar projects in Queensland in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.

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Largest operating projects

RenewMap tracks 55 operating solar projects in Queensland, ordered below by capacity.

Project nameRegionSizeStatusOwnerDevelopmentApplication
Western Downs Green Power HubQLD400 MWOperatingNeoen
Aldoga Solar FarmQLD387 MWOperatingAcciona
Broadsound Solar FarmQLD296 MWOperatingIberdrola
Edenvale Solar ParkQLD180 MWOperatingENEOS, Sojitz Corporation
Woolooga Solar FarmQLD176 MWOperatingAula Energy

See the full list of 55 operating solar projects in Queensland in RenewMap, with related organisations and 100+ more data fields.

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Frequently asked questions

How many Solar projects are there in Queensland?
As of September 2026, Queensland has 126 solar projects in the pipeline and 55 operating.
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.

“As a professional in the renewable energy sector, I have found immense value in RenewMap’s platform. It offers a user-friendly interface, accurate project locations and boundaries and an extensive database of energy projects in Australia.”

Kim van Hattum
Head of Development at Mint Renewables

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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.