The project

At a glance

Wind energy in Australia

Driven by the urgency of climate change, Australia and the world are transitioning from traditional fossil fuel generation. Wind is a clean and inexhaustible resource that generates zero pollution or carbon emissions during operation.

 

Wind energy is now cheaper than new generation from coal and natural gas. Together with solar and other renewable energy projects, wind energy is helping to drive down the cost of wholesale electricity.

 

Wind turbines convert the natural movement of air into mechanical energy through rotation of the turbine blades. This mechanical energy is converted into electricity, which is sent to the electrical grid.

 

South Australia currently generates more than 70% of its electricity from renewable sources and frequently meets 100% of the state's operational demand during certain periods of the day. 

The SA target is to generate 100% net renewable energy by 2027.

 (source: energymining.sa.gov.au)

What is the process to build a wind farm?

  • Stage 1
    Stage 1

    Project development and permitting

  • Stage 2
    Stage 2

    Construction and commissioning

  • Stage 3
    Stage 3

    Operation and maintenance

  • Stage 4
    Stage 4

    Decommissioning

Vestas, a global wind energy leader

With 40 years of experience in the wind industry Vestas is the industry leader in onshore wind. With more than 200 gigawatts (GW) 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.

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