Overview
Mt Gellibrand Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind farm in Victoria, Australia, owned by Acciona Energy. With a capacity of 189 MW, it contributes to the country's renewable energy targets.
Mt Gellibrand Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind farm located in Victoria, Australia, owned by Acciona Energy. The facility has a capacity of 189 MW, positioning it as a medium-to-large scale wind farm within the Australian renewable energy landscape. It plays a key role in the state's transition to clean energy. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology to generate electricity from wind resources. Australia's renewable energy sector is supported by national and state-level policies, including the Renewable Energy Target (RET) and Victoria's Renewable Energy Targets, which aim for 50% renewable energy by 2030. The facility operates under these frameworks, contributing to grid stability and emissions reduction. Environmentally, the wind farm helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. Its location in Victoria takes advantage of strong wind resources, though like all wind farms, it requires careful siting to minimize impacts on local bird and bat populations. The facility supports Australia's commitment to the Paris Agreement and its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.
Environmental context
The Mt Gellibrand Wind Farm is situated in a rural area of Victoria, where wind resources are favorable for energy generation. The region's agricultural landscape provides open spaces suitable for wind turbines, though visual impacts and potential effects on local bird and bat species are considerations. The facility contributes to reducing reliance on coal-fired power, supporting Australia's transition to a low-carbon economy.
Frequently asked questions
Mt Gellibrand Wind Farm is located in Victoria, Australia, near the town of Gellibrand, approximately 50 km northwest of Colac.
The wind farm has a capacity of 189 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind facility.
The wind farm is owned by Acciona Energy, a global renewable energy company based in Spain.
Australia's Renewable Energy Target (RET) and state-level targets, such as Victoria's 50% renewable energy by 2030 goal, provide the regulatory framework for wind farm development.
By generating clean electricity, the wind farm displaces fossil fuel generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting Australia's net-zero emissions target.