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MEDIA RELEASE: Australia's biggest solar farm to be built in Darling Downs

Solar Citizens congratulates the Queensland Government on the announcement today of their support for the Neoen’s solar farm near Chinchilla in the Western Downs.

‘We’re heartened to see movement from the Queensland Government on clean energy, particularly when the economy is in need of investment to stimulate economic growth," said Solar Citizens National Director, Ellen Roberts.

‘The Queensland Government will need to make many more announcements like this to ensure that we’re on track to meet the 50% renewable energy target by 2030, and to maintain a strong pipeline of construction jobs. 

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency also announced today that it would give nearly half a million dollars to the State owned transmission operator Powerlink to look at grid issues in North Queensland that have prevented solar farms operating at full capacity."

For media interviews contact Ellen Roberts, Director, Solar Citizens on 0408 583 694