Yaloak South Wind Farm is a 131 MW wind power facility located in Victoria, Australia, operated by Pacific Hydro. The plant was commissioned to harness wind energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy goals. It is the 27th largest wind plant in Australia. With 131 MW, it represents 1.23% of Australia's total wind capacity of 10,637 MW. Australia has 95 wind plants with a combined capacity of 10,637 MW. Compared to the country's largest wind plant, Golden Plains Wind Farm at 1,330 MW, Yaloak South is approximately one-tenth the size. Wind energy plays a significant role in Australia's energy mix, contributing to the transition towards renewable sources. The country's geography, with vast open spaces and consistent wind patterns, supports wind farm development. Yaloak South is situated about 60 km northwest of Melbourne in the Central Highlands region.
10 years old
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Wind power generation harnesses the kinetic energy of wind to produce electricity, making it one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources globally. This process begins with wind turbines, which consist of large blades mounted on a tower. As the wind blows, it causes the blades to rotate, transforming the wind's kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then converted into electrical energy through a generator connected to the turbine. The efficiency of wind turbines has significantly improved over the past decades, with modern designs capable of generating power even at low wind speeds.
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