The Queensland Government says a new agreement will see Brisbane Airport powered with 100 per cent renewable energy. 

A renewable energy agreement has been signed between Brisbane Airport Corporation and the government-owned energy generator, Stanwell.

Stanwell will supply up to 185 GWh of renewable energy each year, to enable all of BAC’s operations to run on clean energy, from the runway lights, to the terminals, travellators, escalators, retail shops, administration, IT and electric vehicles.

The partnership will source renewable energy from the Clarke Creek Wind Farm and Blue Grass Solar projects.

Queensland Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen, Mick de Brenni, said the deal showed how the company, which had historically been known for its coal-fired energy generation, was moving to diversify to support the decarbonisation of one of the hardest to abate sectors.

“From small businesses to big corporates like Brisbane Airport, they all have one thing in common - they want access to low emissions power,” Minister de Brenni said.

“The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan sets out a path to bring another 22GW of renewable energy into the system, enabling Brisbane Airport to help travellers reduce their carbon footprint.

“The Palaszczuk Government will invest $4.5 billion into its government-owned energy companies to build and own more renewable energy, storage and hydrogen projects, in partnership with carbon conscious consumers.”

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is Australia’s first airport operator to announce it will be powered by 100 per cent green energy by 2025.

Brisbane Airport Corporation Chief Executive Gert-Jan de Graaff said the deal would mean BAC could meet its net zero emissions commitment by 2025, 25 years earlier than planned.

“We welcome this deal with Stanwell and are proud to be customer number one in its renewable energy pipeline,” Mr de Graaff said.