RAPAD Power Grid

RAPAD Power Grid is a unique community-led collaboration between the Central Western Queensland Remote Area Planning and Development Board (RAPAD), Barcaldine Regional Council (BRC) and Queensland-owned VisIR Pty Ltd, originators of the $5 billion CopperString 2032 project. The RAPAD Power Grid will utilise world-leading, innovative, HVDC technology; a first for the Australian transmission industry and comprises: - 5.2 GW HVDC transmission capacity - 4.2 GW solar generation - Common user battery storage (to be sized based on technical and commercial optimisation) » RAPAD Power Grid aims to meet the energy demands of a Green Energy Superpower outcome for Queensland whereby electricity consumption exceeds the forecasts to be delivered via the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan (QEJP): RAPAD Power Grid is designed to complement and build on the QEJP. » RAPAD Power Grid will facilitate the utilisation of the vast open plains of Central Western Queensland, ideal land for large scale solar, battery and transmission: The RAPAD Power Grid has a clear and efficient path to be truly nature positive. » RAPAD Power Grid’s HVDC technology offers superior performance, control, efficiency, reliability resulting in excellent outcomes for both customers and network: RAPAD Power Grid will be the largest and most technically advanced transmission network in Australia. » RAPAD Power Grid is a community-led energy infrastructure development with strong support from local government, regional economic development organisations, First Nations custodians, and numerous landowners engaged to date: Together RAPAD, BRC and VisIR have a unique ability to build strong and mutually beneficial relationships with the community and stakeholders.