France-based renewable energy producer Neoen has inaugurated its 412 MW Goyder South Wind Farm in South Australia.
The wind farm is the largest in the state and is expected to increase wind generation in South Australia by more than 20 per cent, supporting its target of 100 per cent net renewables by 2027.
The wind farm consists of 75 wind turbines and is projected to generate approximately 1.5 terawatt-hours (TWh)of renewable energy annually.
Neoen started on the construction of the Goyder South Wind farm in late December 2021. The South wind farm is the first part of the French company’s Goyder Renewables Zone, a project combining wind, solar and storage.
Goyder South is now delivering energy to customers under three long-term purchase power agreements. It has a 14-year contract for 100MW with the Australian Capital Territory Government and a 10-year contract for 40MW with electricity retailer Flow Power.
The wind farm is has since July delivered 70MW of renewable energy baseload to BHP Group to support its Copper South Australia mines.
BHP also recently committed to further renewable energy supply through Neoen’s Goyder North Wind Farm and Goyder Battery, totalling 100 MW from 2029. The company’s commitment to both projects is expected to help it meet around 70 per cent of its electricity needs in South Australia from renewables in 2030.
Neoen expects its total contribution to South Australia’s energy transition to surpass 1.5GW of renewable energy and storage capacity once the company launches its Goyder North Wind Farm and Goyder Battery, with construction slated to start in 2026.
