westwind energy Archives - Renew Economy

Renewables

Wind farm proposed for development along new transmission corridor gets approval after years in pipeline
Plans to build an up to 17 turbine wind farm have been given development approval to go ahead in proposed renewable energy zone and next to new transmission line.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 17, 2026

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Wind

“We can save at least 20 pct:” Developers rethink how they build giant wind projects
Developers say splitting up EPC contracts for giant wind projects is saving money and lowering risk.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 13, 2026

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Policy & Planning

“Two very different types of people:” Australia’s split energy personality and what it means for grid connections
When it comes to network people and developer people, opposites do not attract and this can be a real problem for getting projects connected to the grid.
Rachel Williamson

Jun 11, 2026

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Renewables

Huge wind farm trims turbine numbers, upsizes battery and shifts boundary to tread lighter
An up to 1.5 GW wind and battery proposal has trimmed turbine numbers, boosted storage size and shifted boundaries to cut its environmental impact.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 22, 2026

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Renewables

Developer behind Australia’s biggest operating wind farm advances plans for new 50-turbine project
The originator of one of the biggest wind farms in Australia is advancing its plans for a new 50-turbine project in a state where wind farms are facing political push-back.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 9, 2026

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Another four big wind, solar and battery hybrid projects sucked into EPBC process
Updated: Another four big renewable and storage projects enter EPBC planning pipeline, with two of them branding themselves as “energy hubs”.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 3, 2025

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Wind

Proposed wind farm joins tussle for spot in Victoria’s north, near new transmission line
WestWind is seeking a federal green tick for a wind farm proposed for construction in the region of a new transmissions line that will link Victoria and New South Wales.
Rachel Williamson

Jan 20, 2025

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Competition the key to unlock transmission: Report urges fresh approach to critical grid upgrades
Report says opening up tenders and changing how new lines are paid for would radically alter delivery timelines for the transmission upgrades Australia so urgently needs.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 9, 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

Westwind seeks green tick for wind farm and big battery outside remote mining town
Westwind is looking to build a 216MW wind farm and big battery on a sprawling sheep station out the ‘back of Bourke’ in New South Wales.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 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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Wind farm developer launches private transmission and massive battery plans in western Victoria
A wind farm developer is proposing a 100km transmission line and huge 1GW battery in Victoria’s central west to connect up to 4GW of renewables.
Rachel Williamson & Sophie Vorrath

May 7, 2024

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