Queensland's transmission network

Transmission lines transport electricity from where it is generated or stored to where it is needed to power our lives and industries. Transmission lines carry electricity at a high voltage, which allows electricity to travel long distances, fast.

Queensland's transmission network is owned and operated by Powerlink, a government owned corporation.

Transmission in Queensland’s energy transformation

New high voltage backbone transmission will be vital to Queensland’s energy transformation; moving power to where it is needed, when it is needed.

Queensland has passed new energy laws, which establishes two frameworks to help ensure Queensland has scale-efficient, timely transmission for the transformation.

These include the Renewable Energy Zone and Priority Transmission Investment frameworks.

• Renewable Energy Zones are areas that are strategically planned to connect multiple clean energy generators and deliver better outcomes for Queensland communities and industries.
• Priority Transmission Investments will allow Queensland to identify, assess, build and fund the new transmission needed for the energy transformation. Read more about Priority Transmission Investments.