Musselroe wind farm project, Tasmania
Name and Location
Musselroe wind farm project, Cape Portland, Tasmania.
Client
Hydro Tasmania (25%) and Shenhua Clean Energy Holdings (75%).
Project Description
The Musselroe wind farm site is 100 km north-east of Launceston and 20 km north of Gladstone, in Cape Portland.
The wind farm will feature 56 wind turbines, with a generating capacity of 168 MW.
The project includes the construction of a transmission line to connect the wind farm to the electricity grid at Derby.
Value
$394-million.
Duration
The project was official opened in 2014.
Latest Developments
Tasmania’s biggest wind farm was officially opened on January 15.
The wind farm is generating enough energy to supply the needs of up to 50 000 homes.
The operation will prevent 450 000 t/y of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Hydro Tasmania, tel +61 1300 360 441 or email contactus@hydro.com.au.
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