Northern Quartz
Region
Australia
Private Energy Partners and Solquartz are planning the Northern Quartz Campus, which is proposed to be located within the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct.
Northern Quartz Campus is a series of projects, including the Supernode North Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and a Metallurgical Silicon Production Facility.
Two nearby solar farms to power the Northern Quartz Campus are also proposed.
Metallurgical Silicon Production Facility
The production facility is proposed to be delivered in three stages to produce up to 150,000 tonnes of metallurgical grade silicon annually, for more than 30 years.
Supernode North BESS
The Supernode North BESS is up to 760MW, and would support the local energy networks by storing up to 6,080 megawatt hours (MWh) of excess energy from the grid and releasing it back into the network when it is needed, including during periods of low generation, high demand (such as at night) and during unplanned outages.
To produce up to
150k tonnes
of metallurgical grade silicon annually
Up to
760MW
Project timeline
2023
Campus acquired
2024-5
Due Diligence, Planning and Design
2026-7
Development Approval, Environmental Approval and Grid Connection Approval
2026-28
Financial Investment Decision, Construction Commences
2029-32
Commissioning and Operation
2023
Campus acquired
2024-5
Due Diligence, Planning and Design
2026-7
Development Approval, Environmental Approval and Grid Connection Approval
2026-28
Financial Investment Decision, Construction Commences
2029-32
Commissioning and Operation
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Local jobs and contracting opportunities during construction and operations.
The use of Queensland’s minerals and renewable energy to build a resilient, ethical and sustainable Australia-made supply chain.
LOCATION
Northern Quartz Campus is proposed to be located approximately 40 km south of Townsville within the Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct.
SITE SPECIFIC INFORMATION
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The Lansdown Eco-Industrial Precinct is a heavy industry zoned precinct developed by the Townsville City Council.
PHOTOS
Concept only – not final design