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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Australia currently has 28 large-scale wind farms under construction or financially committed with a total capacity of 5GW and 4200 peak construction jobs.
Australian Federal Government Governments Renewables Wind
Queensland wind farm rejected by environment minister due to koala impacts
Federal environment minister charged with cutting "green tape" says wind farm in Central Queensland “clearly unacceptable” for potential impact on koalas.
Governments NSW Government Renewables Wind
Huge Uungula wind project edges closer in NSW renewable energy zone
CWP Renewables lodges development application for 400MW wind farm proposed for NSW central-west Renewable Energy Zone, hoping for construction to begin in 2021.
Governments NSW Government Renewables Wind
“Once in a lifetime opportunity:” NSW farmer on why he wants to host a wind farm
Hanging Rock local Jim Robinson explains why he wants the 400MW Hills of Gold wind farm on his land and in his community.
Governments News & Commentary Queensland Government Renewables Wind
Massive 1200MW Forest Wind farm put on fast-track by Queensland government
Queensland planning minister hopes to "turbine-charge" shift to renewables with Bill to fast-track development of $2bn wind farm on state forestry land.
Battery Renewables Storage Wind
Meridian proposes new wind and battery “energy park” for northern NSW
Meridian proposes to build a two-part 130MW wind plus battery storage project in NSW New England region, 40km south of Glen Innes.
Governments News & Commentary NSW Government Renewables Wind
NSW Granite Hills wind farm cuts turbine numbers, increases their height
Akuo Energy's 132MW wind farm proposed for Steeple Flat in NSW amends plans to include fewer – but taller – turbines, ahead of seeking environmental approval.
AGL Governments Queensland Government Renewables Utilities Wind
Final turbine installed at Australia’s largest wind farm
Last of 123 turbines installed at the 453MW Coopers Gap project in Queensland – Australia's largest wind farm for a short time, at least.
Governments Renewables Victorian Government Wind
Cherry Tree wind farm delivers first generation to Victorian grid
The 57MW Cherry Tree wind farm near Seymour delivers first power to the grid in Victoria, just under two months after last of the project’s turbines were installed.
Tilt Renewables’ massive Dundonnell wind farm on track after powering up its output to more than 110MW last week.
