Siemens Wins 100 MW Onshore Wind Contract In Australia
Siemens has announced that it has been awarded a 100 MW contract for an onshore wind farm in Australia.
The 100 MW project will be developed along with Neoen Australia, and is set to be located in the country’s southern state of South Australia. The Hornsdale Wind Farm will consist of 32 of Siemens direct drive SWT-3.2-113 wind turbines, and upon completion is set to generate over 400 GWh of electricity each year, and provide electricity equivalent to approximately 70,000 local homes.
Siemens will also provide a long-term service contract, with Neoen Australia set to invest AUD$250 million into the project, and the electricity will supply the Australian Capital Territory (ACT, northeast of South Australia) with clean electricity at a fixed price of 9.2 Australian Cents per kWh.
“As one of the winners of our first wind auction, Hornsdale plays a critical role in helping the ACT to achieve its 90% renewable target,” explained ACT Environment Minister Simon Corbell.
“We are delighted that Neoen entrusted Siemens to support the region around Canberra with our environment friendly technology,” says Thomas Richterich, CEO Onshore at Siemens Wind Power and Renewables Division. “At the Hornsdale Wind Farm we have three factors of success combined: Neoen’s international expertise, Australia’s natural resources, and the efficiency of our cutting edge direct drive technology.”
Furthermore, the Hornsdale Wind Farm will not only generate clean electricity, but will also support the Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence at the Canberra Institute of Technology, in the ACT, by creating employment and training, as well as an investment opportunity.
Image Credit: Siemens SWT-3.2-113 direct drive wind turbines, via Siemens
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