New Kidston Hydro project and Kaban wind farm to unlock hundreds of renewables jobs

Ben Harden
Updated May 25 2021 - 10:39am, first published May 21 2021 - 12:00pm
The Kidston Clean Energy Hub will integrate large-scale solar and pumped storage hydro using an abandoned gold mine 270 kilometres north-west of Townsville.
The Kidston Clean Energy Hub will integrate large-scale solar and pumped storage hydro using an abandoned gold mine 270 kilometres north-west of Townsville.

THE Queensland government plans to invest more than $187 million to grow the Far North Queensland renewable energy sector, a move expected to create hundreds of jobs.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

Journalist

Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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