Queensland identifies ‘renewable energy zones’ as part of $62bn ‘super grid’ plan
by Graham Readfearn from World news | The Guardian on (#6CVD0)
Exclusive: Plans for transition to renewables include establishing local consultation groups and expert panels across 12 state-wide zones
The Queensland government has identified 12 renewable energy zones" across the state that will form the backbone of its $62bn plan to decarbonise its electricity supply.
In plans to be released on Tuesday, the Palaszczuk government says it wants wind, solar and pumped-hydro projects to be concentrated in these zones and connected to a super grid" of renewable power, storage and transmission lines by 2035 - just 12 years from now.
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