Ararat wind farm project, Australia
Name and Location
Ararat wind farm project, Victoria, Australia.
Client
RES Australia, a subsidiary of the RES group.
Project Description
The wind farm will consist of 75 wind turbines, with a tip height of up to 135 m and an export capacity of up to 247.5 MW.
The project will be built in phases.
It will generate enough electricity to power between 83 000 and 137 000 homes a year, and reduce Australia’s carbon dioxide emissions by between 560 000 t/y and 925 000 t/y.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
Construction on Phase 1 started in September 2013.
It is expected that full construction will be completed during 2016.
Latest Developments
Not stated.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
Miller Contractors (Phase 1).
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
RES Australia, tel +61 2 9431 7600, fax +61 2 9431 7699 or email info@ararat-windfarm.com.
Miller Contractors, tel +61 3 5382 4027.
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