Golden Plains Wind Farm is a 1,392.4MW onshore wind power project. It is planned in Victoria, Australia. According to GlobalData, who tracks and profiles over 170,000 power plants worldwide, the project is currently at the permitting stage. It will be developed in multiple phases. The project construction is likely to commence in 2023 and is expected to enter into commercial operation in 2024. Buy the profile here.
Description
The project is being developed and currently owned by WestWind Energy. The company has a stake of 100%.
The project is expected to generate 1,000,000MWh electricity and supply enough clean energy to power 765,000 households. The project is expected to offset 4,800,000t of carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) a year. The project cost is expected to be around $1,445.46m.
Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains Wind Farm_Phase II) consists of 106 turbines with 6MW nameplate capacity.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2024.
Contractors involved
Vestas Wind Systems is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the wind power project.
Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains Wind Farm_Phase I) will be equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V162-6.2 MW turbines. The phase consists of 122 turbines with 6.2MW nameplate capacity.
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About WestWind Energy
WestWind Energy Pty Ltd (West Wind) is a renewable energy company that offers development, construction, operation and management of wind farms and other energy projects. The company provides energy consultation, planning, and maintenance services. It also operates and maintains wind turbines across the world. West Wind's projects include Mt Mercer Wind Farm, Lal Lal Wind Farm, Moorabool Wind Farm and Golden Plains Wind Farm, among others. The company's Mt Mercer Wind Farm is located approximately 30 km south of Ballarat in Victoria and includes 64 turbines. It also hosts wind turbines. The company serves industrial, residential and commercial customers. West Wind is headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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