The dawn of large-scale solar power in Australia.

Solar Dawn is a proposed 250 megawatt solar thermal power plant to be built near Chinchilla in South West Queensland by a consortium including AREVA Solar and Wind Prospect CWP. 

The proposed project is part of the Australian Government’s Solar Flagships Program, which aims to provide the foundation for large-scale, grid-connected solar power and to accelerate the commercialisation of solar power in Australia.  It is a key component of the Australian Government’s $5 billion Clean Energy Initiative.

Once completed, Solar Dawn will be one of the largest of its kind and one of the most environmentally responsible power production plants in the world.

The Solar Dawn Consortium includes:

Areva Solar Wind Prospect

Project supported by:Research partner:

Australian Government University of Queensland
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