Overview
Collgar Wind Farm is a 206 MW onshore wind facility in Western Australia, operational and owned by UBS IIT/REST. It contributes to Australia's renewable energy capacity.
Collgar Wind Farm is an onshore wind facility located in Western Australia, with a capacity of 206 MW. It is currently operational and owned by UBS IIT/REST. The facility is one of the larger wind farms in the region, supporting Australia's transition to renewable energy. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to generate electricity from wind energy. Australia's renewable energy sector is supported by national and state-level policies, including the Renewable Energy Target (RET) and various state-based renewable energy schemes. The 206 MW capacity places Collgar in the large-scale wind farm category, contributing significantly to the grid. Environmentally, the facility helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based power. Wind farms in Australia are typically located in areas with strong wind resources, and Collgar benefits from the consistent winds of the region. The project also supports local employment and energy security.
Environmental context
The Collgar Wind Farm is situated in a region with strong and consistent wind resources, ideal for wind energy generation. The facility's operation displaces fossil fuel-based electricity, reducing carbon emissions and supporting Australia's renewable energy targets. Wind farms can have visual impacts on the landscape and potential effects on bird and bat populations, but these are managed through careful siting and monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Collgar Wind Farm is located in Western Australia, approximately 30 km southeast of Merredin. The facility sits in a region known for its strong wind resources.
Collgar Wind Farm has a capacity of 206 megawatts (MW), making it one of the larger onshore wind farms in Australia.
Collgar Wind Farm is owned by UBS IIT/REST, a consortium of institutional investors. The facility is operational and contributes to Australia's renewable energy supply.
Australia's renewable energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme, which aims to increase renewable electricity generation. State-level policies and feed-in tariffs also encourage wind farm development.
Collgar Wind Farm reduces greenhouse gas emissions by generating clean electricity. Potential impacts on local wildlife, such as birds and bats, are managed through environmental assessments and operational monitoring.