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One of Australias largest wind farms, Emu Downs Wind Farm is a $180 million joint venture project between Griffin Energy and Queensland’s Stanwell Corporation. Emu Downs Wind Farm has been in operation since 2006 to deliver clean, green energy to Western Australia. It is one of Western Australia’s largest green energy initiatives.
Located 30 kilometres east of Cervantes, approximately 200 kilometres north of Perth, Emu Downs Wind Farm makes use of innovative wind powered turbine technology with the capacity to produce 80 Megawatts of power at peak; and the capacity to supply 50,000 homes per year. Emu Downs Wind Farm’s coastal location is a prime site for utilising wind to produce electricity.
Engineered to world class design and using local resources and equipment including blades that were a first of their kind for manufacturing in Australia, Emu Downs Wind Farm is providing a sustainable solution for Western Australian Energy.
Electricity from Emu Downs Wind Farm is purchased by Synergy Energy and is being onsold to Synergy Energy customers including the state’s largest sea water desalination facility, owned and operated by the Water Corporation.
People visiting the Cervantes area can utilise a public car park, visitor viewing area and educational display located at a vantage point close to the wind farm operation.
In recognition of its innovation and community involvement, Emu Downs Wind Farm was a finalist in the Western Australian Environmental Awards 2006. |