Portland Wind Energy Project IV, Australia
Name and Location
Portland Wind Energy Project IV (PWEP IV), Victoria, Australia.
Client
Pacific Hydro.
Project Description
The PWEP IV is the final stage of Pacific Hydro’s 179 MW PWEP and covers two sites – Cape Nelson North and Cape Sir William Grant.
The first stage (PWEP I) involved the construction of a 30 MW wind farm, at Yambuk; PWEP II involved the construction of a 58 MW wind farm, at Cape Bridgewater; and PWEP III involved the construction of a 44 MW wind farm, at Cape Nelson South.
PWEP IV includes 23 REpower turbines – 11 at Cape Nelson and 12 at Cape Sir William Grant – with a combined capacity of 47 MW, which will provide positive benefits that include generating an estimated 151 GWh/y of clean energy or enough power for the equivalent needs of about 31 000 Victorian homes and local job opportunities.
Value
Not stated.
Duration
The PWEP IV reached financial close in September. Construction began in October and is expected to take about 18 months to complete.
Latest Developments
The contractors for the project are still to be finalised.
Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.
On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.
Contact Details for Project Information
Pacific Hydro, tel +61 3 8621 6000 or fax +61 3 8621 6111.
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