Stockyard Hill Wind Farm a step closer to operation

Stockyard Hill Wind Farm
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Goldwind Australia‘s Stockyard Hill Wind Farm, 35km west of Ballarat in Victoria, has passed its first hold point test, and is now approved by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) and Network Services Provider (NSP) to generate up to 30MW into the National Electricity Market (NEM).

“Stockyard Hill Wind Farm has now been registered at 286MW by the Australian Energy Market Operator and has passed the first hold point test,” Goldwind Australia managing director John Titchen said.

“The project will now proceed with the testing process at several incremental output levels. The process for registration at full capacity is also in progress,” said Mr Titchen.

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“We are delighted to be witnessing the realisation of our hard work and planning. Stockyard Hill is a mammoth project that will be instrumental in providing sustainable energy to residences throughout the region,” Nebras Power CEO Khalid M. Jolo said.

Once operational, Stockyard Hill Wind Farm will power the equivalent of 425,000 Victorian homes and is expected to employ 25 permanent staff.

The project consists of 149 approved wind turbines. It has the potential to harness one of Victoria’s best wind resources and will provide substantial environmental, community and economic benefits.

The project commenced construction in May 2018, with the final turbine installation occurring in December 2020. Final commissioning and project completion activities continue.

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