Estimated investment of more than $1 billion in the Eyre Peninsula Region
Up to 350 new construction jobs over a 2.5 year construction period and 10 long-term jobs service jobs to be based in the local area
Up to 500 MW of new renewable energy capacity to help achieve the state’s renewable energy goals and assist with Australia’s energy transition
Generating enough clean, affordable energy to power approximately 390,000 average SA homes every year
Up to 1.36 million tones of CO2 emissions avoided each year
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vestas has lodged a REIL submission to the Department for Energy and Mining (DEM) under the new Hydrogen and Renewable Energy Act (HRE) Act.
Expected timing of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC) referral
REIL application approval expected
Approximately 36 months
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. Visit out community page to share your feedback or apply for local sponsorship opportunities!
Contact us
We're here to answer questions, provide updates and receive feedback
cleve@vestas.com
1800 719 686
