Overview
Wattle Point Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility in South Australia, owned by ANZ Energy Infrastructure Trust, with a capacity of 90.75 MW.
Wattle Point Wind Farm is an operational onshore wind facility located near Yorketown on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Owned by ANZ Energy Infrastructure Trust, the wind farm has a capacity of 90.75 MW, placing it in the medium-to-large scale range for Australian wind projects. The facility contributes to the state's renewable energy generation, supporting South Australia's high penetration of wind power. The wind farm utilizes modern wind turbine technology typical of onshore installations in Australia. The facility's capacity suggests a configuration of multiple multi-megawatt turbines. Australia's renewable energy sector operates under the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme, which drives investment in large-scale wind and solar projects. South Australia has been a leader in wind energy, with wind farms supplying a significant share of the state's electricity demand. Wattle Point Wind Farm plays a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuel-based generation. The facility's output is integrated into the National Electricity Market (NEM), contributing to grid stability and renewable energy targets. The wind farm's location on the Yorke Peninsula benefits from consistent wind resources, typical of coastal areas in southern Australia.
Environmental context
The Yorke Peninsula in South Australia features a Mediterranean climate with strong coastal winds, making it suitable for wind energy generation. Onshore wind farms like Wattle Point can have local environmental impacts, including visual landscape changes and potential effects on bird and bat populations. However, modern wind farm siting and operational practices aim to minimize these impacts through environmental assessments and mitigation measures. The region's agricultural land use coexists with wind energy infrastructure, providing economic diversification for landowners.
Frequently asked questions
Wattle Point Wind Farm is located near Yorketown on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, Australia.
Wattle Point Wind Farm has a capacity of 90.75 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale onshore wind farm.
Wattle Point Wind Farm is owned by ANZ Energy Infrastructure Trust, an Australian infrastructure investment trust.
Australia's wind energy sector is supported by the Renewable Energy Target (RET) scheme, which mandates a certain percentage of electricity from renewable sources. State-level policies, such as South Australia's renewable energy targets, also drive investment.
Wattle Point Wind Farm generates electricity that is fed into the National Electricity Market (NEM), helping to meet South Australia's electricity demand and supporting the state's high renewable energy penetration.