Yandin Wind Farm is a 214.2MW onshore wind power project. It is located in Western Australia, Australia. The project is currently active. It has been developed in single phase. The project construction commenced in 2019 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2021.
| Project Type | Total Capacity (MW) | Active Capacity (MW) | Pipeline Capacity (MW) | Project Status | Project Location | Project Developer | Onshore | 214.2 | 214.2 | – | Active | Western Australia, Australia | Alinta Energy; Continental Wind Partners; Ratch-Australia; Wind Prospect |
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Description
The project was developed by Alinta Energy, Continental Wind Partners, Ratch-Australia and Wind Prospect. Ratch-Australia and Alinta Energy are currently owning the project having ownership stake of 70% and 30% respectively.
The project supplies enough clean energy to power 200,000 households. The project cost is $285.017m.
The project has 105m high towers.
Development Status
The project is currently active. The project construction commenced in 2019 and subsequently entered into commercial operation in 2021.
Power Purchase Agreement
The power generated from the project is sold to Alinta Sales under a power purchase agreement for a period of 15 years, starting from 2020.
Contractors Involved
Vestas Wind Systems was selected to render EPC services for the wind power project.
Vestas Wind Systems was selected as the turbine supplier for the wind power project. The company provided 51 units of V150-4.2 MW turbines, each with 4.2MW nameplate capacity.
Vestas Wind Systems is the O&M contractor for the wind power project. The operation and maintenance contract commenced from 2020, for a period of 25 years.
About Alinta Energy
Alinta Energy Pty Ltd (Alinta), a subsidiary of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd, is a provider of electricity and natural gas. The company supplies power through a network of transmission towers, substations and distribution powerlines. It also designs, build and operates power stations and distribution infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand providing electricity and natural gas to its customers. Alinta serves small-medium enterprise, commercial, industrial and major customers. The company has its regional office in Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, Australia. Alinta is headquartered in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
About Continental Wind Partners
Continental Wind Partners LLC (CWP) is a renewable energy company that develops and operates wind farms. The company’s business activities range from greenfield project through development, financing, and construction. It also offers project development activities include site selection, development and design, procurement and financing, wind measurement, and construction management and operation. CWP’s projects include Boco Rock Wind Farm, Sapphire Wind Farm, Independenta, and others. The company develops projects in Australia, Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, and Serbia. CWP is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the US.
About Ratch-Australia
RATCH-Australia Corporation Ltd (RATCH-Australia), subsidiary of Ratchaburi Electricity Generation Holding PCL is a power producer company in Australia. The company owns power generating assets that generate around 815 MW of power. Its wind farm assets include Toora Wind Farm, Windy Hill Wind Farm and Starfish Wind Farm. RATCH-Australia also owns and manages Open Cycle Gas Turbines (OCGT) and Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) power stations. The company also involved in solar PV and solar thermal power generation. Its future project portfolio includes Collector Wind Farm, Mt Emerald Wind Farm and Collinsville Solar PV and Solar Thermal. RATCH-Australia is headquartered in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
About Wind Prospect
Wind Prospect Pty Ltd (WPPL), a subsidiary of Wind Prospect Group Ltd, is a alternative energy company that develops, operates and maintains onshore and offshore wind energy projects. The company designs, constructs and operates wind power plants. It offers wind resource assessment and development, pre construction, construction management, operation and maintenance, engineering and procurement, and advisory services, energy consulting,. WPPL also develops and operates solar energy and hydro energy projects. The company operates its projects across the globe. It operates in China, Singapore, the Philippines, and Australia. WPPL is headquartered in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia.
Methodology
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