Warradarge Wind Farm— 180 MW Wind
Warradarge Wind Farm rises to prominence as the 136th largest power generation facility in Australia, boasting a capacity of 180 MW. This represents a mere 0.11% of the country’s vast energy output, but its significance is underscored by its ranking as the 18th largest wind farm among Australia's 95 wind plants. Commissioned in 2020 by Bright Energy Investments, Warradarge plays a pivotal role in a national energy landscape dominated by solar power, which accounts for a significant portion of Australia's 157,141 MW total capacity from 678 facilities. The facility's wind-based generation technology leverages the region's favorable wind conditions, contributing to Australia's goals of increasing renewable energy sources. Within a 50 km radius, the South Erregulla Power Project, a gas-fired facility with a capacity of 85 MW, showcases the varied energy mix in the area, emphasizing the importance of both wind and gas in the regional energy context. While the Warradarge Wind Farm may not be among the largest players nationally, its contribution is vital for enhancing grid stability and integrating renewable energy into the system. As Australia progresses towards a more sustainable energy future, the development of wind energy facilities like Warradarge will be crucial in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and achieving national climate targets.
6 years old
Australia, Oceania
- 136. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #7,767 worldwide by installed capacity
- #369 of 5,731 Wind plants worldwide
- 0.11% of the installed capacity of Australia
6 years in operation
Wind fleet average: 14.4 years
Bright Energy Investments operates 1 plants totalling 180 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 700 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Warradarge Wind Farm is a wind power plant producing approximately 473 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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