Wind. It means the world to us.

Cleve Wind Farm is a proposed renewable energy project on the Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, approximately 100km from Whyalla and Port Lincoln.

The project is expected to deliver the following local and state-wide benefits:

About the project

The project will consist of around 70 wind turbines, each with a maximum blade tip height of 250 metres and a combined maximum capacity of around 500 megawatts (MW).

The proposed project will help achieve the South Australian Government’s renewable energy target of 100% renewable energy generation by 2027.

Vestas, a global wind energy leader

With 40 years of experience in the wind industry Vestas is the industry leader in onshore wind. With 185GW of installed capacity in 88 countries, Vestas leads the industry, delivering high-performing wind energy projects backed by some of the most advanced onshore wind platforms in the world.

 

In Australia, Vestas has constructed and operates more than 2,200 wind turbines across 60 wind farms. With more than 30 years’ experience, Vestas Australia holds the largest market share for installed capacity nationwide.

 

Vestas is funding the development and design of this wind farm Project and is

committed to supplying the wind turbines, managing Project construction, and providing long-term operation and maintenance services for the plant.

 

Vestas Development's presence in the communities in which it operates has a positive impact, working closely to ensure respectful and beneficial collaboration, listening to and directly addressing their concerns.

Vestas Development

Project timeline

  • 2022
    2022

    Site identification and preliminary site investigations

    Includes installation of wind monitoring equipment to measure wind speed in the proposed Project area, and early discussion with landowners, local government, and other stakeholders.

  • 2023
    2023

    Community engagement commences

    Engagement begins with residents and the wider community and stakeholders, to continue throughout the Project lifecycle. Vestas is committed to working with landowners and the communities in which we operate, listening to issues and addressing concerns that may arise.

  • 2024
    2024

    Detailed environmental studies

    Environmental studies will be conducted to investigate potential ecological, cultural heritage, visual, and short and long-term impacts. Results from the studies will be used in the Project’s design and Development Application.

  • 2024
    2024

    Crown Sponsorship Application Submitted

  • November 2024
    November 2024

    Renewable Energy Infrastructure Licence (REIL) Submitted

    Vestas has lodged a REIL submission to the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) under the new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act (HRE) Act.

  • End of 2025
    End of 2025

    Submission of EPBC Act refferal

    Expected timing of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) referral

  • 2026
    2026

    Renewable Energy Infrastructure Licence issued

    REIL application approval expected

  • 2027-2030
    2027-2030

    Construction

    Approximately 36 months

Project Location

Cleve Wind Farm intends to develop, construct, and operate the proposed wind farm, which means we want to be part of the community now and well into the future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with local residents, businesses and organisations.