Overview
Hopetoun Wind Turbines is an operational onshore wind farm in Western Australia, owned by Verve Energy, with a capacity of 1.2 MW.
Hopetoun Wind Turbines is an onshore wind farm located near Hopetoun, Western Australia, Australia. The facility is owned by Verve Energy and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy capacity with a modest 1.2 MW of installed capacity. The wind farm operates under Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme, which aims to generate 33,000 GWh of renewable electricity annually by 2020. Onshore wind is a mature technology in Australia, with many larger farms exceeding 100 MW, making Hopetoun a small-scale installation typical of community or remote-area projects. As a small wind farm, Hopetoun Wind Turbines provides local clean energy, reducing reliance on diesel generation in the remote area. Its environmental impact is limited due to its scale, though wind farms generally require careful siting to minimize bird and bat collisions and visual amenity concerns.
Environmental context
The Hopetoun area features a semi-arid climate with strong coastal winds, ideal for wind energy generation. The facility's small scale reduces land-use impact compared to larger wind farms, but local wildlife, including migratory birds and bats, may be affected. Proper siting and monitoring help mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
Hopetoun Wind Turbines is located near Hopetoun, Western Australia, Australia.
The facility has an installed capacity of 1.2 MW, making it a small-scale onshore wind farm.
The wind farm is owned by Verve Energy, a Western Australian state-owned energy utility.
Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme drives investment in wind and other renewables, aiming for 33,000 GWh of renewable electricity by 2020.
As a small wind farm, it provides clean electricity to the local grid, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting remote area power supply.