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Renewable Energy: Powering a Sustainable Future for Central Queensland
Queensland is blessed with abundant renewable energy resources, including solar, wind, hydro, and biomass. These resources provide a significant opportunity to generate clean, affordable energy, positioning Central Queensland as a leader in the global shift towards renewable energy.
The Potential of Renewable Energy in Queensland
- Solar and Wind Power: Queensland’s solar and wind farms can produce 20-50% more electricity per unit than the international average, offering a competitive advantage on the world stage.
- Advanced Technologies: With the latest technologies such as pumped hydro, solar-thermal, and large-scale battery storage, clean energy can be available around the clock, ensuring a reliable power supply.
- Economic Benefits: The renewable energy industry has already created thousands of jobs in Queensland, particularly in regional areas like Collinsville and Hughenden, where local businesses have thrived due to construction activity.
Challenges and the Need for Policy Support
Despite the potential, the growth of Queensland’s renewable energy sector has faced significant challenges:
- Policy Gaps: The Renewable Energy Target (RET) aimed to ensure that 33,000 GWh of Australia's electricity comes from renewable sources annually, but the end of the RET in 2019 led to a decline in new projects. Without updated policies, investment in renewable energy has stalled.
- Infrastructure Needs: To fully realise Queensland’s renewable energy potential, new transmission infrastructure is required to connect renewable projects to the grid. Both federal and state governments need to step up their efforts to make this happen.
CCC’s Commitment to Renewable Energy
The Capricorn Conservation Council (CCC) is committed to advocating for the expansion of renewable energy in Central Queensland. We believe that with the right policy incentives, Queensland can lead the transition to a clean energy future, creating new jobs, lowering power prices, and reducing carbon emissions.
Take Action
Queensland’s renewable energy future is at a crossroads. Without urgent government action to support new projects and infrastructure, thousands of jobs and the potential for clean, affordable energy are at risk. Join us in calling on policymakers to step up and remove the barriers hindering Queensland’s transition to renewable energy.
Sign the Petition: Support our campaign to save renewable jobs and secure a sustainable future for Queensland. Visit the petition at https://www.solarcitizens.org.au/save_renewable_jobs.
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