Warwick Solar farm is supporting the transition to renewable energy.
As UQ's own asset, this remarkable project cements UQ as a sustainability leader, building upon a long track record in renewable energy, which also includes the 3.3 megawatt solar farm at the Gatton campus and over 3 megawatts of solar systems on the rooftops of the University’s buildings across multiple campuses and sites.
The 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 seven megawatts produced at Gatton and St Lucia, establishes UQ as a leader in renewable energy production in the tertiary sector.
The Warwick Solar Farm facilitates a wide range of teaching, research and engagement opportunities for UQ in addition to its environmental and financial benefits.
In addition, the site is home to a number of sheep that help out with grounds maintenance while grazing.
Fast facts
- Over 200,000 solar panels chasing the sun!
- The panels laid end to end would reach from Noosa to Coolangatta
- Clean energy generated is sufficient to power more than 25,000 homes every year
- Greenhouse gas emissions avoided equivalent to what's generated from almost 50,000 cars
- 750+ grazing sheep on site
- 35,000 native trees on site
- 8 on-site weather stations continuously monitoring conditions
- $10,000 in annual scholarships to local high school students
- $125,000 million invested