The Queensland Government has unveiled a plan to help attract and accelerate investment and development of the renewable energy industry and projects in Queensland.


The Renewable Energy Industry Development Plan (REIDP) plan outlines 23 initiatives the Government will undertake over two years to facilitate economic development of Queensland’s renewable energy industry, generate green jobs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate deployment of renewable energy projects.


The REIDP defines five key priorities to address market impediments and drive industry growth: 

  • Innovation - facilitating development of renewable energy and enabling technologies;
  • Renewable Energy Zones – Mount Isa, Surat Basin, Central and the Far North Coast have been identified as regions with the best renewable energy resources, local demand and access to transmission and distribution networks.
  • Jobs – prioritise opportunities for renewable energy skills development and job creation;
  • Regulatory reform - streamlining regulation impacting on the renewable energy industry; and
  • Incentives - renewable energy incentives to bring forward investment in renewable energy generation.


More information about the Renewable Energy Industry Development Plan is available at: www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au