10 Dec 2025
Queensland’s renewable energy rollout is well underway and many farming districts are seeing increasing interest from wind, solar, transmission and storage developers. For landholders, knowing what’s planned nearby is the first step to understanding potential opportunities, impacts and how to engage early. Here are five ways to stay informed.
1. Visit the Queensland electricity generation map
The Queensland Government publishes an interactive map showing where renewable generation facilities are, and how they contribute to the energy mix. The map includes existing facilities, transmission infrastructure and other generation sites like coal, gas etc. Power stations can be filtered by type, status and capacity and will show on the map, and in a list at the bottom of the screen.
2. Check Queensland’s Planning and Assessment Portals
Most large renewable projects are assessed through the State Assessment and Referral Agency (SARA) or your local council. Their online registers publish development applications, environmental reports and decisions. The SARA DA Mapping System allows you to search by property, lot/plan or region, while local council planning portals are useful for spotting early proposals in your district. Visit your local council’s website today.
3. Use the Australian Energy Infrastructure Commissioner (AEIC) website
The AEIC’s website contains information on where you can find publicly accessible information on wind, solar, transmission and storage projects. It features websites that list what stage each project is in and provides contact details for developers (where available). It’s a reliable way to cross-check activity around your region.
4. Watch for early engagement from developers
Landholders may receive letters, invitations to information sessions or preliminary land access requests before anything appears on a register. Even if you’re not directly approached, attending local sessions helps you understand the project’s scope, its development pathway and allows you to ask informed questions.
5. QFF’s Energy Information Service for Landholders
QFF’s Energy Information Service for Landholders is a free phone service for farmers and landholders in Queensland. If you are struggling to find information for your region, you can call QFF who may be able to assist you further. The service is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm by calling (07) 3329 7500.
Staying informed about what’s happening in your region puts you on the front foot with understanding changes that may come to your area, giving you time to better understand, and prepare for, the risks and opportunities that may be available to you.