Barcaldine Regional Council

Wednesday 06 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Friday 15 May 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED

Friday 15 May 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Friday 29 May 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Barcaldine Regional Council

71 Ash St
Barcaldine, Queensland 4725
Australia

http://www.barcaldinerc.qld.gov.au/

The Barcaldine Region is located in central west Queensland approximately 440km west of Rockhampton, covering an area of 53,677 sq km with an estimated population of 3,503 people.

The Regional Council is made up of the former Shires of Aramac, Barcaldine and Jericho including the towns of Alpha, Aramac, Barcaldine, Jericho and Muttaburra.

The Region is one of the largest cattle producing regions in Central Western Queensland and also has a productive sheep, wool and macropod harvesting industry with the prospect of mining.

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Supply and installation of solar power systems across multiple Council facilities. This includes sites such as depots, stores, sheds, showgrounds, town halls, and water treatment plants across all five regions. The project also includes energy analysis services using tools such as Energy Detective (developed by RAPID with LGAQ) to assess National Metering Identifiers (NMIs) and identify the most suitable high-usage sites for solar installation.

Expected Timing (if known):

Start Date: 3 August 2025

End Date: 30 June 2027

The initial phase will involve assessing NMIs across the Council network and prioritising high-energy-use locations, followed by staged solar installations.

.To reduce the cost of electricity for high-use Council facilities and improve long-term cost efficiency and sustainability through the installation of solar power systems.

Barcaldine Regional Council operates a wide range of facilities across five regions, including depots, stores, sheds, showgrounds, town halls, and water treatment plants. Many of these facilities are high energy users, resulting in significant ongoing electricity costs. Rising energy prices and increased operational demand have highlighted the need for more sustainable and cost-effective energy solutions.

This project seeks to reduce reliance on grid-supplied electricity through the staged installation of solar power systems. Prior to installation, a detailed assessment of the Council’s National Metering Identifiers (NMIs) will be undertaken to identify high-consumption sites and determine the most suitable locations for solar deployment. This process will be supported by the Energy Detective platform developed by RAPID in partnership with LGAQ.

All proposed solutions must be compatible with existing electrical infrastructure across multiple facility types and locations, including both urban and remote sites. Systems must be scalable, allowing for staged implementation and potential future expansion. Consideration must also be given to site-specific constraints such as available roof space, structural capacity, energy demand profiles, and environmental conditions.

Installations must comply with all relevant Australian standards, safety regulations, and local government requirements. Integration with existing monitoring and reporting systems is preferred to ensure ongoing performance tracking and optimisation.

The project will be delivered in collaboration with industry partners and advisory bodies, including LGAQ and RAPID Climate Alliance, to ensure best-practice procurement, system design, and implementation.

Reduction in electricity costs across high energy-use Council facilities.

Improved long-term financial sustainability of Council operations.

Increased use of renewable energy and reduced carbon emissions.

Identification and prioritisation of high-consumption NMIs for targeted solar installation.

Reliable, efficient, and scalable solar systems installed across multiple sites.

Integration with energy monitoring systems to track performance and savings.

Battery storage integration or provision for future battery installation.

Advanced monitoring dashboards with real-time reporting and remote access.

Systems designed for future expansion or additional capacity upgrades.

Inclusion of electric vehicle (EV) charging compatibility where feasible.

Smart energy management systems to optimise load usage and solar generation.

Supplier experience with local government or multi-site regional deployments.

Solar panels to have a minimum 20–25 year performance warranty.

Inverters to have a minimum 5–10 year warranty (extendable preferred).

Installation workmanship warranty of at least 5 years.

Compliance with all relevant Australian Standards, safety regulations, and local requirements.

Systems must be designed to withstand regional environmental conditions (e.g. heat, storms, dust).

Clear documentation, manuals, and handover information to be provided upon completion.

Defined response times for maintenance and fault rectification.

Routine maintenance schedules and system health checks.

Performance guarantees or expected output benchmarks.

Remote monitoring capability with alert notifications for system faults.

Clear escalation pathways and support contacts.

Reporting requirements outlining system performance, energy generation, and savings.

• Queensland
  1: Brisbane
  2: Central West
  3: Far North
  4: Fitzroy
  5: Mackay

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

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