215,000 solar panels to power Queensland homes

The Albanese Labor Government has approved another solar farm that will power 40,000 Queensland homes.

The project, to be built 22km south of Chinchilla, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 230,000 tonnes each year - equivalent to taking 72,000 cars off the road each and every year.

This is the third renewables project to be approved by the Government this month. We’re remaking our entire energy system after a decade of inaction – it’s a huge task.

The federal Labor Government has shown just how bright Australia’s future can be when there’s less political fighting, and more action on climate change.

Projects like this are great for the environment, but we also know every project like this helps boost local economies - including supporting up to 200 jobs.

The project has been approved following assessment under Australia’s environment law, with strict conditions to protect koala habitat.

Quotes attributable to Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek:

“Australians know we need to act now and they’re doing their part – more than three million households now have solar panels on their roofs. But they expect the government to do its part too.

“That’s why we’re boosting renewables and putting Australia back on track to become a renewable energy superpower.

“We’re undoing a decade of political fights that stopped progress and cost the climate. It’s good for the environment, and good for local communities.”