Willogoleche Wind Farm Explained

Willogoleche Wind Farm
Coordinates:-33.393°N 138.848°W
Country:Australia
Location:west of Hallett, South Australia
Status:O
Construction Began:2017
Commissioned:2019
Owner:Engie
Wind Farm Type:Onshore
Wind Site Usage:Grazing
Wind Hub Height:85 m
Wind Rotor Diameter:130 m
Ps Units Manu Model:General Electric
Ps Electrical Capacity:119

The Willogoleche Wind Farm is a wind farm in the vicinity of Hallett in the Mid North region of South Australia. It generates up to 119 MW of electricity. There are 32 turbines in the wind farm.[1] The closest to the town of Hallett is 3.2 km west of the town, and the furthest is 8.3 km southwest of the town. It was officially opened on 30 July 2019. The electricity generated is sold by Engie's retail brand Simply Energy.[2]

The Australian Energy Market Operator expected the wind farm to start providing electricity to the grid from Winter 2018.[3] A generation licence was issued on 20 June 2018 for 32 turbines to generate up to 122.56MW.[4] The Willogoleche Wind Farm in Hallet, South Australia officially opened in July 2019.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Willogoleche . . 18 June 2019.
  2. News: Engie's 119MW Willogoleche wind farm formally opens in South Australia . Sophie . Vorrath . 30 July 2019 . 30 July 2019 . Renew Economy.
  3. Web site: New Developments. SA data file . . 22 December 2017 . 13 January 2018 .
  4. Web site: Electricity generation licence application - Willogoleche Power Pty Ltd . . 23 October 2018.
  5. Web site: Willogoleche 119MW wind farm officially opens.