The first sod has been turned at the Delburn Wind Farm site near the Latrobe Valley in Victoria, with representatives from the SEC and Vestas in attendance.
Vestas will install 33 V162‑6.2 MW EnVentus turbines on 168m hub heights at Delburn Wind Farm, using next‑generation technology to boost energy capture and performance.
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Backed by a 30‑year service agreement, the project is designed for reliable, long‑term clean power for local communities and industry.
As Australia’s most advanced plantation‑based wind farm, Delburn will help balance supply by generating at different times to many Western Victorian wind farms.
Located near existing transmission, it’s expected to power approximately 135,000 homes each year—supporting the SEC’s mandate and the Victorian Government’s clean energy targets while strengthening energy security in the Latrobe Valley.
SEC Victoria CEO Chris Miller said, “The Delburn Wind Farm supports the Latrobe Valley’s transition to cleaner, reliable energy, delivered by the SEC in partnership with experienced provider Vestas.”
Vestas Australia & New Zealand head and senior vice president Danny Nielsen said, “Working with the SEC at Delburn, we are delivering proven wind technology that strengthens Victoria’s energy reliability and underpins long‑term energy independence.”
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Delivery of components will commence in the second quarter of 2027, while commissioning is planned for the fourth quarter of 2027.
Delburn Wind Farm will create more than 150 construction jobs, plus 25 permanent jobs once operational over its 30-year lifespan.
