Clean Energy Open Day at UQ Warwick Solar Farm

Head along to the University of Queensland's (UQ's) Warwick Solar Farm visitor centre for a panoramic view of the solar farm, including the 750+ sheep that graze the site. Check out the hands-on solar panel and tracker system display and learn firsthand how solar power works.

• Discover how the solar farm works – presentations and Q&A with members of the UQ solar farm project team
• Experience the world class and Australian-first solar farm Visitor Centre
• See the sheep grazing onsite and learn about the co-benefits of renewable energy sites and agriculture (including a friendly lamb pen for the kids to see close up)
• Check out the hands-on full-sized solar panel & tracker system display
• View the informational displays and time-lapse video of the site construction
• Learn more about the UQ Scholarships on offer for year 12 students in the Southern Downs region
• Plus more...

About UQ's Warwick Solar Farm

As UQ's own asset, this remarkable project cements the University of Queensland as a sustainability leader, building upon a long track record in renewable energy.

UQ's Warwick Solar Farm is first and foremost an act of leadership that demonstrates that a transition to renewables can be done at scale, that’s practicable and makes economic sense.

The power generated at Warwick, in addition to 7MW produced at Gatton and St Lucia campuses, will make UQ the first major university in the world to offset 100 per cent of our electricity use with renewable power produced from our own assets.

For more information about the project, visit Warwick Solar Farm’s website.

Clean Energy Open Day 2021

Clean Energy Open Day 2021 is a chance for the Australian public to get up close and personal with renewable energy.

Hosted by Australia's Clean Energy Council, the members of which are companies who work in or support the clean energy sector.

If you've ever wondered how a solar panel makes electricity, wanted to see the inside of a wind turbine or learn about the history of hydropower, then Clean Energy Open Day is the perfect chance to have your questions answered.

This year six projects across four states are opening their gates to the public for a day of fun and informative activities. Find out about the events taking place in your state and get involved online by following along on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.