The Warwick Solar farm was connected to the grid in July 2020. UQ is working towards being the first major university in the world to offset 100 per cent of their electricity use with renewable power produced from their own utility scale solar farm asset.
You might also see their woolly residents when you tour out to Warwick and see this Solar Farm for yourself.
Itinerary:
8:00 Depart St Lucia Campus - Sir William MacGregor Dr.
10:00 Arrive Warwick for presentation on the UQ Solar farm
12:00 Free time in town. Lunch at own cost.
14:00 Depart Warwick
16:00 Arrive St Lucia Campus
Please bring:
- Water bottle, closed in comfortable shoes, money for lunch or packed lunch, hat
Please wear
- Long pants and long sleeve top for access to the solar farm Visitors Centre.
About Summer in Queensland
Enrich your summer break with Summer in Queensland (22 Nov 2021 - 11 Feb 2022). Not everyone can spend the holidays at home, so we've created an exciting program packed with trips, events, workshops and activities that will make this summer one to remember.
$30 for UQ Staff