From gold to green in Central Queensland.
In a world-first in renewable energy, this innovative project involves the conversion of a disused gold mine into a pumped storage hydroelectric power generation facility.
This natural battery storage facility has the potential to generate up to 250 megawatts of rapid response, flexible power to Australia’s National Electricity Market.
This is a vital project for the state and Australia to make sure future generations have access to reliable, cost-effective and clean energy.
The project is being led by Genex Power and along with requiring the conversion of two existing mine pits into reservoirs, involves the construction of significant underground infrastructure. This includes a large powerhouse cavern and waterway shafts and tunnels to allow the transfer of water between the upper and lower reservoirs to generate power during peak periods and return water back to the upper reservoir during off peak periods.
- Customer
Genex Power Ltd - Location
North Queensland - Specialisation
Pumped hydro & firming
Tunnelling - Start
2021 - End
TBC
The project is led by Genex Power, Australia’s leading renewable energy and storage company.
The project is creating 800 jobs and will be a gamechanger for the clean energy industry worldwide, as it is an entirely new approach to large-scale energy storage.
