Australian renewable energy firm Sunshine Hydro has announced details of its plans to build a USD 2 billion pumped hydro and green hydrogen project within the Central Queensland Renewable Energy Zone. The ‘Flavian’ project is expected to start generating from 2028, powering local industry with renewable energy and heavy trucks with green hydrogen to help decarbonise the Queensland economy.The project will apply Sunshine Hydro’s closed loop hydropower model as part of a Superhybrid to generate reliable green power and green hydrogen. It will be located near Miriam Vale, which has been described as having the ideal topography for the project.Land for the project has been secured, and planning has commenced with a final investment decision targeted for 2025 and energy production from 2028.
Australian renewable energy firm Sunshine Hydro has announced details of its plans to build a USD 2 billion pumped hydro and green hydrogen project within the Central Queensland Renewable Energy Zone. The ‘Flavian’ project is expected to start generating from 2028, powering local industry with renewable energy and heavy trucks with green hydrogen to help decarbonise the Queensland economy.The project will apply Sunshine Hydro’s closed loop hydropower model as part of a Superhybrid to generate reliable green power and green hydrogen. It will be located near Miriam Vale, which has been described as having the ideal topography for the project.Land for the project has been secured, and planning has commenced with a final investment decision targeted for 2025 and energy production from 2028.