Bowelling Wind Farm is a proposed renewable energy project in Western Australia, approximately 170 km South of Perth in the Shire of West Arthur, WA.
The project will consist of up to 80 wind turbines, each with a maximum blade tip height of 236 meters and a combined maximum capacity of up to 500 megawatts (MW).
The proposed project will help achieve the Australia Government’s renewable energy target of 82% renewable energy generation by 2030.
With 40 years of experience in the wind industry Vestas is the industry leader in onshore wind. With 185GW of installed capacity in 88 countries, Vestas leads the industry, delivering high-performing wind energy projects backed by some of the most advanced onshore wind platforms in the world.
In Australia, Vestas has constructed and operates more than 2,200 wind turbines across 60 wind farms. With more than 30 years’ experience, Vestas Australia holds the largest market share for installed capacity nationwide.
Vestas is funding the development and design of this wind farm Project and is
committed to supplying the wind turbines, managing Project construction, and providing long-term operation and maintenance services for the plant.
Vestas Development's presence in the communities in which it operates has a positive impact, working closely to ensure respectful and beneficial collaboration, listening to and directly addressing their concerns.
This project is in active development with work underway to further investigate the wind resource in the area, and to conduct environmental studies across the project site.
Includes installation of wind monitoring equipment to measure wind speed in the proposed Project area
Engagement begins with residents, the wider community and stakeholders. This will continue throughout the Project lifecycle.
Environmental studies will be conducted to investigate potential ecological, cultural heritage, visual, and short and long-term impacts. Results from the studies will be used in the Project’s design and Development Application.
The Project will be referred to the DCCEEW to comply with the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999
The Project will be referred to the DPLH to comply with the Environmental Protection Act 1986
A formal Development Application will be entered for approval
Once the Project has complied with the EPBC Act 1999 and the EPA Act 1986 the Project will be approved by both State and Federal Governments and permits given
Construction will take approximately 2 and a half years
The project will be connected to the South-West interconnected System (SWIS)
Bowelling Wind Farm intends to develop, construct, and operate the proposed wind farm, which means we want to be part of the community now and well into the future. Our goal is to build long-term relationships with local residents, businesses and organisations.
Contact us
We're here to answer questions, provide updates and receive feedback
info@bowellingwindfarm.com.au
1800 318 425