Ararat Wind Farm
Ararat Wind Farm is wind farm in western Victoria, Australia. It was officially opened on 27 June 2017 and was the third-largest wind farm in Australia at that time, with capacity to generate 240MW from 75 turbines.[1]
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| Country | Australia |
| Location | 9-17km northeast of Ararat, Victoria |
| Coordinates | 37.24°S 142.98°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | August 2015 |
| Commission date | April 2017 |
| Construction cost | A$450 million |
| Owner(s) | Partners Group, RES Australia, OPTrust, GE |
| Operator(s) | GE |
| Wind farm | |
| Type | Onshore |
| Hub height | Up to 94m |
| Rotor diameter | Up to 104m |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 75 |
| Make and model | General Electric 3.2MW |
| Nameplate capacity | 240 MW |
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| Website | www |
Of the 75 turbines, 70 are in the Rural City of Ararat and five are in the Shire of Northern Grampians.[2]
References
- "Australia's third-largest wind farm switches on to full capacity". RenewEconomy. 27 July 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
- "Ararat Wind Farm, Victoria". Power Technology. Verdict Media Limited. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
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