New 224MW wind farm and battery storage to be built in Western VIC

1 min read
Monica Gameng   |   January 7, 2018

The Victorian Government has announced that it will build a 204MW wind farm, with a 20MW battery storage, that will power Stawell’s Nectar Farms expansion in Western Victoria.

“We’re delivering affordable, secure and clean energy, which is powering new jobs right across our state,” Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio said.

The Bulgana Green Power Hub – with an expected investment of $665 million – will make the facility the world’s first ever crop farm that will be completely powered by renewable energy.

The State Government has signed a 15-year Support Agreement with Neoen Australia for the delivery of the project. This development is expected to create more than 1,300 jobs for the Stawell region – including 270 direct ongoing jobs in the agricultural sector as well as 10 direct ongoing jobs in the renewable energy industry.

“This is an exciting initiative which illustrates how renewable energy can unlock opportunities for large, energy intensive businesses to create jobs and build a better future for regional communities,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

Bulgana Green Power Hub, once operational, will provide reliable and affordable renewable energy that will unlock the development of Stawell’s major new advanced agricultural facility – which will supply the highest quality produce into domestic as well as international markets.

What do you think of this project? Let us know below in the comments. Or you can also check out the list we’ve created of ongoing and upcoming wind farm project across Australia here.

Don’t forget to subscribe to Felix Project News today for the latest industry news and project updates.

Source: Premier of Victoria
Monica Gameng
Monica Gameng
As Felix's Marketing Assistant since 2015, Monica is responsible for researching and sharing new and progressing projects within the construction and mining sectors in Australia. It's no surprise that Monica has her finger on the pulse of Australian major projects given she has produced more than 1,000 posts. She truly is an industry expert.
Follow me:

Tell us your thoughts by leaving a comment here:

Related Articles

Projects
Construction commences on Acciona's $288m Mortlake South Wind Farm VIC

Works are now underway on Acciona Energy Australia’s wholly-owned $288 million Mortlake South Wind Farm in Victoria. This is the company’s fifth wind farm development in Australia, and it will have a capacity of approximately 157.5MW.

Projects
Approved $220m Sapphire Solar Farm in NSW to create 200 jobs

The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment has granted the planning approval to CWP Renewables to add a 200MW solar farm and battery storage facility to its 270MW Sapphire Wind Farm.

Projects
New 1026MW MacIntyre wind farm in QLD to create up to 400 jobs

CleanCo – a State-owned renewable energy company – is set to deliver a new wind farm near Warwick in Queensland and this new clean energy project is going to become part of the 1,026MW MacIntyre Wind Farm Precinct in the Southern Downs. 

Get the latest project news

Formerly known as the PlantMiner blog, Felix Project News is Australia's top 10 Construction blog. Join thousands of construction and mining pros getting the best content right in their inbox.
  • updates on Australia's pipeline of state and federal projects
  • fresh contract awards from major contractors and builders

If you're looking to contact us about other matters, please contact us.

Select your preferred email frequency
Which best describes you?
Please Select*
  • Please Select*
  • I hire plant, equipment or subcontractors
  • I supply plant, equipment or subcontracting trades
  • Both
  • Other

By submitting this form you agree with the T&Cs and Privacy Policy and you consent to allow Felix to store and process the personal information submitted above to facilitate your request.