Vestas will install 40 of its flagship V172-7.2 MW EnVentus wind turbines for the 288MW Palmer Wind Farm in South Australia, including a 30-year service agreement to deliver long-term, reliable clean energy.
It’s the first installation of the V172-7.2 MW EnVentus turbines in Australia. The turbines capture more energy, run reliably in tough conditions, and lower the cost of clean power while powering homes, businesses, and communities across the region.
Related article: Tilt gets nod for revised Palmer Wind Farm in South Australia
Once operational, Palmer will take the Tilt Renewables and Vestas partnership to 1.2GW of installed capacity, building on a collaboration that dates back to 1998 with the Crookwell Wind Farm in New South Wales, widely recognised as Australia’s first wind project connected to the National Electricity Market.
Vestas senior vice president and country head ANZ Danny Nielsen said, “Palmer Wind Farm will bring Australia its first V172-7.2 MW wind turbines, setting a new benchmark in wind technology and powering a cleaner, more secure, and independent energy future.”
Tilt Renewables CEO Anthony Fowler said, “Palmer Wind Farm is a game-changing milestone in our partnership with Vestas, bringing hundreds of local jobs and clean energy that will power South Australia’s future.”
Related article: Tilt inks renewables PPA with AGL for Palmer Wind Farm
Delivery of components are expected to commence in the first quarter of 2027, while commissioning is planned for the third quarter of 2027.
Located near Palmer and Tungkillo on Peramangk Country, the 288MW Palmer Wind Farm is expected to generate enough clean electricity to power up to 142,000 South Australian homes.
