golden plains Archives - Renew Economy

High winds detach another serrated edge from turbine at Australia’s largest wind project
Heavy winds detach another piece of serrated edging from a turbine at the country’s biggest wind project earlier this month.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 10, 2025

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Renewables

Man dies after being crushed by turbine blade at Australia’s biggest wind project
Updated: A man has died after being crushed beneath a turbine blade at the site of Australia’s biggest wind project.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 11, 2024

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Renewables

Works begin on second stage of Golden Plains wind farm – largest in Southern Hemisphere
Part two of the 1.3GW Golden Plains Wind Farm is underway after the massive project locked in finance from CEFC and other Australian and global lenders.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 19, 2024

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Renewables

Huge concrete pour paves way for 122 turbines at Australia’s largest wind project
With an average of three turbine foundations poured each week, Golden Plains wind farm’s huge concrete pour is complete.
Sophie Vorrath

May 14, 2024

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Renewables

Australia’s biggest wind project installs first turbine
First turbine erected at what will be the biggest wind project in Australia.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 8, 2024

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Australia’s largest wind project seals energy offtake deal with Snowy Hydro
After reaching financial close on a merchant basis, the massive Golden Plains wind farm has snared its first power purchase agreement – and it’s a big one.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 21, 2023

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First turbine goes up at Australia’s largest wind farm, foundations laid for big battery
TagEnergy starts work on the first of 122 turbines for the first 756MW of the massive Golden Plains wind farm, and is laying foundations for its big battery.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 10, 2023

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First sod turned at Australia’s biggest wind and battery project
After more than 15 years and several court challenges, the first stage of the massive 1300MW Golden Plains wind farm is underway in Victoria.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 19, 2023

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Victoria’s biggest wind farm lures major new investor, with billions earmarked for renewables
Ikea buys into $3 billion wind and battery project in Victoria as part of multi-billion dollar renewable spend.
Sophie Vorrath

Feb 2, 2023

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Renewables

Biggest wind farm in Victoria gets final all-clear from planning authorities
WestWind Energy will push ahead with one of Australia’s largest wind farms in Victoria’s south-west, after project amendments were given state approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 29, 2021

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Wind

WestWind taps GE to help deliver 1GW Golden Plains wind farm
GE Renewable Energy announced as co-developer and turbine supplier for “largest in the Southern Hemisphere” 800-1000MW Golden Plains wind farm in Victoria.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 23, 2019

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Australia’s “largest” wind farm wins planning approval for Victoria
WestWind Energy’s plans to build an 800MW-1GW wind farm in Victoria – potentially the largest in the Southern Hemisphere – win state government planning approval.
Sophie Vorrath

Jan 14, 2019

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