- Vestas to supply and construct 30 additional turbines at Warradarge Wind Farm
- Expansion to increase project's capacity equivalent to the average annual electricity needs of 164,000 households in WA
- Part of $5.7 billion commitment by State Government since 2017 to decarbonisation
The Cook Labor Government is continuing to secure Western Australia's clean energy future with a $400 million expansion of Bright Energy Investments' Warradarge Wind Farm in the State's Mid West to nearly double the project's capacity.
Vestas has been appointed to supply and install the 30 additional wind turbines at Warradarge Wind Farm - a Bright Energy Investments asset - which is a joint venture between Government-owned Synergy, Cbus Super and CVC DIF.
The 180 megawatts (MW) of power supplied to the South West Interconnected System (SWIS) since 2020 will be supplemented by a further 103MW - providing enough capacity to meet the annual electricity needs of 164,000 Western Australian households.
The State Government's $30 million commitment towards Warradarge Wind Farm's $400 million expansion, which is expected to be completed by 2027, forms part of the $5.7 billion invested in WA's clean energy future since 2017.
The wind farm builds on Synergy's existing onshore wind portfolio, which is supported by the recent investments in two large-scale batteries in Kwinana and a third in Collie that is currently under construction.
To find out more about Warradarge Wind Farm, head to: https://www.brightenergyinvestments.com.au/warradarge-wind-farm-1
As stated by Energy Minister Reece Whitby:
"The Cook Labor Government's vision for WA's energy future is clear.
"We want households and businesses to access clean, reliable, and affordable energy, which can be provided by a mix of rooftop solar and onshore wind, backed by large-scale battery storage, and firmed by gas as required.
"With this expansion of Warradarge Wind Farm, Western Australians can rest assured knowing the future of our State's energy system is secure."
As stated by Bright Energy Investments general manager Tom Frood:
"Bright Energy Investments is excited to partner with Vestas again for the expansion of Warradarge Wind Farm.
"This large-scale renewable project is world-class and an important part of WA's sustainable energy future."
