A new electronic map to assist resource companies to pinpoint the best areas for potential future solar power generation projects has been released by the Queensland Government.

 

The Queensland Solar Atlas is based on solar irradiance data collected at ground monitoring stations in Roma, Cloncurry and Charters Towers, and has confirmed the North West, Far North and Central West regions as the best areas for potential future solar power generation projects in the state.

 

The interactive map was produced using data collected over a 365 day period, along with broader satellite-derived information.

 

The information has been mapped on 5km x 5km grids and shows average potential solar generation output in kilowatt hours per day.

 

Entura Hydro Tasmania was contracted to develop the Solar Atlas by the State Government’s Office of Clean Energy.

 

Entura is a leading energy and water consultancy with vast experience across Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Entura also produced the Queensland Wind Map. 

 

The Queensland Solar Atlas can be downloaded free from www.cleanenergy.qld.gov.au