The Strength of Steel in Queensland’s Renewable Energy Future

With ambitious renewable energy targets firmly in place, Queensland is becoming a major player in Australia’s green revolution. For structural steel fabricators like DWW Engineering, this presents exciting opportunities to support the state’s transition to a cleaner energy future, as demand for locally fabricated steel is poised to surge.
Why Structural Steel Is Key to Renewable Energy
From solar farms and wind turbines to battery storage facilities, steel is the backbone of renewable energy developments. Its strength, versatility, and recyclability make it an ideal choice for creating robust structures designed to endure Queensland’s diverse climate conditions.
Structural steel is favoured in renewable energy projects for several reasons:
- Strength and Durability: Steel provides the structural integrity needed for large-scale installations like wind turbine towers and battery storage facilities.
- Sustainability: Steel is one of the most recyclable materials in the world.
- Design Flexibility: Steel can be fabricated into a variety of shapes and sizes, allowing for innovative designs that optimise energy production and efficiency.
Supporting Queensland’s Renewable Energy Vision
Queensland’s Renewable Energy Target (QRET) aims to generate 50% of the state’s energy from renewable sources by 2030. To achieve this, the state will require extensive infrastructure development—all of which depend on reliable steel fabrication.
From the Western Downs Green Power Hub to large-scale wind farms across the state, the demand for structural steel fabrication in Queensland is on the rise.
DWW is proud to be part of this growth, recently fabricating and transporting a tower to a major substation in Brisbane’s north for the construction of one of Queensland’s largest Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). We also delivered the substation steelwork for Tarong Power Station in Queensland’s Southern Renewable Energy Zone.
From design and manufacturing to installation support, we work closely with clients to provide end-to-end fabrication solutions built to last. Our expertise in structural steel fabrication enables us to meet the unique challenges of renewable energy projects, including tight timelines and remote site conditions.