Golden Plains Wind Farm is a 1,333MW 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 under construction 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 2029. Buy the profile here.
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Description
The project is being developed by TagEnergy and WestWind Energy. Ingka Investments, TagEnergy and WestWind Energy are currently owning the project.
The project is expected to generate 4,000,000MWh 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.
Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains West) consists of 93 turbines with 6.2MW nameplate capacity.
The Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains East), will have 149m high towers.
Development status
The project construction is expected to commence from 2023. Subsequent to that it will enter into commercial operation by 2029.
Power purchase agreement
Equinix and Snowy Hydro are expected to be the power offtakers from the project.
Contractors involved
Vestas Wind Systems is expected to render engineering procurement construction services for the Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains East).
Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains East) will be equipped with Vestas Wind Systems V162-6.2 MW turbines. The phase consists of 122 turbines with 6.2MW nameplate capacity.
Vestas Wind Systems is expected to perform operations and maintenance for the Golden Plains Wind Farm (Golden Plains East) for a period of 30 years.
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About TagEnergy
TagEnergy is a producer of clean energy in the renewable energy industry. The company specializes in developing and investing in the clean power stations in the energy market to produce renewable energy. It provides development, financing, construction and asset management services to wind, solar and storage projects. The company has developed a portfolio of 12GW in the UK, Australia, Spain, Portugal, and France. It operates with additional offices in Australia, France, Spain, and the UK. TagEnergy is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal.
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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