Located at 32km from the Hummocks and Barunga ranges in South Australia’s Mid-North region, 150km north of Adelaide, Snowtown wind farm reduces approximately 1,000,000 tons of CO2 per annum.
With the completion of Stage 2 development, the Snowtown wind farm now provides enough power for 230,000 homes, which is equivalent to 10% of South Australia’s total electricity consumption.
Trustpower chief executive Vince Hawksworth said: "The completion of this project makes Snowtown the home of South Australia’s largest, and Australia’ second largest, wind farm."
The company said the wind farm project also represents a step ahead in the transformation to a sustainable electricity generation environment.
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill said the Snowtown II plant was launched at a critical stage for the Australian renewable energy industry.
Weatherill said: "This plant confirms South Australia’s commitment to being the nation’s leader when it comes to providing efficient renewable wind energy programs. It is a key platform in our plan for renewable energy to supply 50 per cent of the state’s annual power by 2025."
Operational since 2008, the $220m Snowtown Stage 1 of the wind farm produces 345 GWh per annum, which is enough power to supply 50,000 average South Australian homes, using 47 Suzlon 2.1MW wind turbines.
The $439m Snowtown Stage 2 wind farm is located north and south of the original stage 1 development and is expected to produce an additional 989GWh per annum.
Image: Snowtown wind farm in South Australia. Photo: courtesy of Clarkecb.
