Queensland has added more new electricity generation and storage projects than any other state in 2025. Powerlink connected 11 projects to the grid this year, adding almost 3 gigawatts of new capacity.
New connections include Broadsound Solar Farm, Swanbank Battery Energy Storage System, Tarong BESS, and Clarke Creek Wind Farm. Four additional connection agreements signed this year will add another 850MW once delivered.
The projects cover solar, wind, gas, and batteries, building a mix of dispatchable and renewable energy. Short-duration and medium-duration battery storage are planned to reach more than 6GW by 2035. Batteries store solar power during the day for use in the evening.
Powerlink said timely and cost-effective connections make Queensland attractive for private investment. The long-term pipeline includes applications for more than 43GW of generation and storage.
The new energy connections support a stable, reliable, and sustainable power supply for Queenslanders. The focus is on building a resilient transmission network for future energy needs.