Onshore wind capacity accounted for 9.5% of total power plant installations globally in 2021, according to GlobalData, with total recorded onshore wind capacity of 774GW. This is expected to contribute 13.1% by the end of 2030 with capacity of installations aggregating up to 1,618GW. Of the total global onshore wind capacity, 1.05% is in Australia. Listed below are the five largest active onshore wind power plants by capacity in Australia, according to GlobalData’s power plants database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global onshore wind power segment. Buy the latest onshore wind power plant profiles here.
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1. Coopers Gap
The Coopers Gap is a 453MW onshore wind power project located in Queensland, Australia. Post completion of construction, the project was commissioned in 2019. The project was developed by Coopers Gap Wind Farm; Windlab. Powering Australian Renewables own the project. Buy the profile here.
2. Macarthur
The 420MW Macarthur onshore wind power project is located in Victoria, Australia. AGL Energy; Meridian Energy has developed the project. It was commissioned in 2013. The project is owned by AMP Capital Investors; First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM; Palisade Investment Partners. Buy the profile here.
3. Snowtown
The Snowtown is a 370.80MW onshore wind project. First State Super Fund; Palisade Investment Partners; Tilt Renewables owns the project. It was commissioned in 2008. The project was developed by Manawa Energy; Wind Prospect Developments. It is located in South Australia, Australia. Buy the profile here.
4. Dundonnell Wind Farm
The Dundonnell Wind Farm onshore wind project with a capacity of 336MW came online in 2021. The project was developed by NewEn Australia; Tilt Renewables. Tilt Renewables have the equity stakes in the project. It is located in Victoria, Australia. Buy the profile here.
5. Hornsdale Wind Farm
The Hornsdale Wind Farm has been operating since 2016. The 316.80MW onshore wind project is located in South Australia, Australia. The project has been developed by Megawatt Capital Investments; Neoen. First Sentier Investors (Australia) IM; Neoen have the equity stakes in this project. Buy the profile here.
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