Overview
Installed Capacity: 377 MW
Location: 150km northwest of Rockhampton, Queensland
Traditional Owners: Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala People
Number of Panels: 610,000
Project overview
Broadsound Solar Farm is located on Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala People land in Central Queensland’s Renewable Energy Zone, approximately 150 km northwest of Rockhampton.
The 377 MWdc Solar Farm comprises of 610,000 solar panels over an area of approximately 900 ha and will generate enough electricity to power 140,000 homes.
Central Queensland has abundant wind and solar resources which are ideal for renewable energy generation. This region plays an important role in meeting the Queensland government’s economic decarbonisation target of 80% renewable energy by 2035.
New entranceways have been constructed on Marlborough Sarina Road and access tracks created inside the project area for construction and operational activities. The project is grid connected at Powerlink’s Broadsound Substation.
Learn more about Broadsound here.
