A southwest Queensland town will be the first in the state to rely on solar power for all its daytime electricity.
Queensland Mines and Energy Minister Geoff Wilson today told parliament that Windorah, with a population 100, would be home to the state's first solar farm.
"It is a great place, and it is living up to its Aboriginal name as a big fish in the climate change stakes," Mr Wilson said.
"Windorah will soon be the first town in Queensland to use solar power for all of its daytime electricity."
He said five solar dishes had been installed at Windorah and would act like giant sunflowers, facing and following the sun to capture as much sunlight as possible.
In ideal conditions, the Windorah Solar Farm will generate enough electricity to supply the entire daytime needs of the town. Power will switch to the existing diesel power station when solar energy runs low.
Windorah is expected to make the switch to solar within coming months.