Renewables giant Neoen has inaugurated its 412MW Goyder South Wind Farm in South Australia.
Located on the lands of the Ngadjuri Nation near the town of Burra in the state’s mid-north region, Goyder South is the largest wind farm in the state as well as in Neoen’s portfolio.
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Built across two stages and comprising 75 wind turbines, this wind farm is expected to generate approximately 1.5TWh of renewable energy annually. This contribution is projected to increase wind generation in the state’s electricity market by more than 20%.
Neoen’s Goyder South is now delivering energy to customers under three long-term PPAs. It has a 14-year contract for 100MW with the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government, supporting its journey to net zero by 2045, and a 10-year agreement for 40MW with electricity retailer Flow Power.
Goyder South is also delivering an industry-first, 70MW renewable energy baseload agreement with BHP. In tandem with Neoen’s Blyth Battery and backed by its advanced energy management expertise, Goyder South supplies the world-leading resources company with power to operate its Olympic Dam mine in SA.
Neoen’s total contribution to South Australia’s energy transition will surpass 1.5GW of renewable energy and storage capacity once the company launches construction of its Goyder North Wind Farm and Goyder Battery. These two new assets, together with Goyder South, are part of Neoen’s flagship Goyder Renewables Zone, a vast hybrid renewable energy hub located in the state’s mid-north.
Neoen Australia CEO Jean-Christophe Cheylus said, “Goyder South is a credit to the world-class wind resources of South Australia and to the team’s leadership in leveraging these to develop high-quality projects.
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“I extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who has helped bring this wind farm to life—our host landowners, the Governments of South Australia and the ACT, and the Regional Council of Goyder, as well as ElectraNet, AEMO, BHP and Flow Power. We hope to continue our longstanding partnership for years to come!”
