The government of Queensland in Australia is calling for industry proposals to deliver new solar, wind and battery storage projects with the backing of an AUD 200 million ($144 million) fund.
The government of Queensland in Australia has opened a call for proposals for new solar and wind projects, battery storage systems, and broader support for the state’s northwest power system under the AUD 200 million ($144 million) North West Energy Fund (NWEF).
The NWEF was established as part of the state government’s changes to the proposed CopperString transmission project, which aims to connect north and northwest Queensland with the National Electricity Market (NEM) via a new link between Townsville and Mount Isa.
The fund, managed by state-owned Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), is designed to support the delivery of new energy generation and storage solutions in partnership with the private sector across Mt Isa, Cloncurry, Julia Creek and Richmond while the CopperString transmission project progresses.
QIC said the AUD 200 million fund will consider proposals ranging from new solar and wind projects, gas and battery storage systems, as well as broader support for the North West Power System.
