Renewables giant Neoen has commenced construction of its 179MW Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia after securing a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned energy retailer Synergy for 100% of its generation.
Narrogin Wind Farm is Neoen’s fourth major project and first wind farm in Western Australia.
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The company has provided notices to proceed to turbine manufacturer Envision Energy, and to a consortium of UGL and CPB Contractors for the balance of plant.
Located 200km south-east of Perth on the country of the Wilman Noongar people near the towns of Narrogin and Williams, the wind farm will consist of 23 EN182-7.8 MW turbines and connect into the SWIS network via Western Power’s existing 220kV transmission line.
The project is expected to generate enough clean energy to meet about 3% of the annual energy demand in the SWIS, which is equivalent to powering nearly 100,000 Western Australian homes every year.
Neoen’s Regional CEO for Australia Pacific Jean-Christophe Cheylus said, “We are grateful for the trust that Synergy and the Government of Western Australia have placed in us, and we are delighted to be joining hands with Envision, UGL and CPB Contractors to build Neoen’s first wind farm on the west coast.
“I would like to thank everyone who has been involved in the project’s journey to date – especially our host landowners, the Gnaala Karla Booja Aboriginal Corporation and the wider community. Together, we look forward to powering Western Australia’s future with clean & reliable energy.”
Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy The Hon Josh Wilson said, “Awarded a Capacity Scheme Investment Agreement by the Australian Government, this project will help deliver cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy while creating jobs and investment in the Wheatbelt and supporting the state’s transition from coal-fired power.
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“Narrogin Wind Farm is one of the projects that will help power more Western Australian homes and strengthen energy security, while reducing emissions and putting downward pressure on power prices.”
