South Australia has reaffirmed its position as a renewable energy powerhouse, according to the country’s The Lead news report. The 270-MW Hornsdale Wind Farm under construction about 220 km north of Adelaide has won a contract to deliver an additional 100 MW of power to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT). Developed by leading French company Neoen,…
Siemens wins 100-MW onshore wind order in Australia
Siemens and Neoen Australia have signed a contract for the Hornsdale Wind Farm project located in the state of South Australia. Consisting of 32 Siemens direct drive wind turbines, this project will provide clean energy for more than 70,000 households. The agreement includes also a long-term service contract. Neoen Australia is investing 250 million Australian…
Electrical-equipment group acquires energy-automation firm
A power and automation technology group, ABB, has agreed to acquire an Australian renewable power automation company, Powercorp. The acquisition improves control technologies ABB uses to combine renewable energy sources. Darwin based Powercorp employs about 30 people and offers automation and intelligent controls to manage renewable-energy generation in isolated grids, ensuring utility grade power…
Service lift manufacturer delivers 140 to Australia’s largest wind farm
A manufacturer has been selected to supply 140 turbine service lifts (TSLs) for the Macarthur Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia. Power Climber Wind will provide and install the service lifts for the wind plant which can generate up to 420 MW, making it the southern hemisphere’s largest. The TSLs quickly and safely transport technicians to…
Sodar wind sensor gets Australian wind farm the go-ahead
Wind Prospect CWP (WPCWP), an independent renewable energy developer, says it has received planning permission to build the Boco Rock Wind farm near Nimmitabel, New South Wales, Australia. This wind farm of 122 turbines and a maximum capacity of 270 MW, is the first New South Wales wind farm development project for Wind Prospect and…