Energy

The Western Downs is proudly trademarked as the Energy Capital of Queensland, with coal, gas, solar and wind operations in region.

Fuelling the energy sector’s growth is the combination of the Western Downs’ geography and environmental conditions, along with existing transmission infrastructure. This has meant there are opportunities for energy providers to link to interstate connectors and transmission lines.

As a result, the region is a prime destination for renewable energy and has seen the development and construction of several solar farms and wind farms.

Australia’s demand for energy is being met by the Western Downs’ supply and continued growth has prompted another wave of development and expansion of existing projects throughout the region.

View the Western Downs 2025 profile(PDF, 582KB) from Queensland Resources Council (QRC).

Western Downs Energy Investment Prospectus(PDF, 2MB)

Hear from a local business: APA Darling Downs Solar Farm

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