Discussing new Queensland microgrids under development

March 26, 2025

Microgrids are local energy networks that are able to operate connected to the grid but can continue to operate if there is a network outage in island mode. A microgrid consists of a number of Distributed Energy Resources (DER), sometimes called Community Energy Resources (CER) such as solar power systems and storage along with back-up generators if required.

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Changes to planning laws for wind farms

March 20, 2025

The Queensland Government has changed planning laws to increase the level of community consultation required for all wind farms effective 3 February 2025. The Government has been working on a Renewable Energy Regulatory Framework to ensure the planning system keeps up with the rapid growth in renewable energy projects.

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Last chance to participate: QFF’s on-farm energy efficiency program EnergySQ will soon conclude

February 26, 2025

Growers in the Goondiwindi, Lockyer Valley, Scenic Rim, Southern Downs, Western Downs and Toowoomba regional council areas are encouraged to join the free EnergySQ program before it concludes.

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Financing Farm Energy Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Activities

February 11, 2025

There are a number of opportunities for farms to secure financing to support emissions reduction activities with the recent announcement of a new Clean Energy Finance Corporation product in addition to the Sustainability Loan available from the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).

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MEDIA RELEASE: New partnership ensuring landowner's best interests are the priority for renewable energy projects on their land

December 6, 2024

QFF has recently partnered with RELA, Australia’s first landowner aligned renewable energy platform. RELA provides landowners with the knowledge and support they need to independently assess the opportunities for their farming enterprise to continue what they do best as primary producers while also securing a secondary income source as part of the renewable energy transition.

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2024 wrap-up of Energy Education and Engagement Advisor role

December 6, 2024

QFF's Energy Education and Engagement Advisor role, supported by Powerlink Queensland, has provided an update on the first six months in the role.

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RELA Q&A with QFF CEO

December 6, 2024

QFF CEO Jo Sheppard recently shared insights with QFF corporate partner RELA on the challenges and opportunities facing farmers during the renewable energy transition and the importance of informed decision-making.

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New information available on comparing overhead and underground transmission infrastructure

December 6, 2024

A new brochure has recently been published that summarises independent research conducted by the University of Queensland and Curtin University into the benefits and trade-offs between overhead and underground transmission line infrastructure. 

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Benefits of on-farm energy efficiency program EnergySQ in the spotlight

December 6, 2024

EnergySQ is a collaborative energy audit project between QFF and ACCIONA Energía to support farmers to understand their on-farm energy consumption and identify ways to reduce their energy spend.

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