Construction has commenced on the A$400m expansion at the Warradarge wind farm Stage Two near Eneabba in Western Australia (WA).
The project is owned by Bright Energy Investments, a joint venture between the government-owned Synergy and Potentia Energy, with Synergy contributing A$28.8m (just under $19m) to the expansion.
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In the second phase, an additional 30 wind turbines will be erected, adding to the 51 that have been operational since 2020.
The new additions will contribute an extra 103MW of wind-generated electricity to Western Australia’s grid.
Each turbine mirrors those previously installed, with a tip height of 152m and blades stretching 67m.
The facility will offer a total capacity of 283MW for the South West Interconnected System – making it the largest wind farm in WA.
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By GlobalDataIt will provide electricity for 164,000 homes annually.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson stated: “I am pleased to announce construction starting on this important wind energy project for WA. The expansion of Warradarge wind farm represents a significant increase and contribution to renewable power generation in WA. Our state has abundant wind resources, particularly in the Midwest region. This project, along with other grid-scale wind and solar farms and big batteries, will enable us to exit coal by 2030 – faster than any other state.
“Relying on coal-fired power generation no longer makes sense – economically or environmentally. Warradarge Stage Two is not just about building a bigger wind farm – it’s about building a better future for generations to come.”
The expansion will be completed by 2027 and create 120 jobs at the peak of construction.
Warradarge stands among other projects totalling more than 9.8GW in renewable capacity planned before the end of 2030, all designed to compensate for the gradual phasing out of coal-fired power stations within the state.
Bright Energy Investments general manager Tom Frood stated: “Warradarge wind farm is recognised as one of the best in the country and Stage 2 will consolidate this success.
“We will continue to work closely with the local community and stakeholders to ensure the project benefits everyone.”
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