Victoria’s government-owned renewable energy company SEC has broken ground on the SEC Delburn Wind Farm, the state’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind generation project.
Work is underway in preparation for construction to begin in March.
The 205-megawatt wind farm is expected to be operational in 2028 and will deliver long-term renewable energy to more than 130,000 homes annually.
The facility will have 33 turbines that will be supplied and installed by Vestas, who will also service the wind farm for 30 years.
“The SEC Delburn Wind Farm is an important project for Victoria and will play a critical role in bolstering our electricity network as more coal assets retire in the coming years,” said SEC CEO Chris Miller.
“We’re looking forward to engaging with the Gippsland community on the many exciting work and supplier opportunities that the project will offer.”
The wind farm will add to the SEC’s portfolio of renewable energy projects, including an 819-megawatt solar and battery storage at the SEC Renewable Energy Park in Horsham and the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub near Melton.
Miller said the SEC is on pace to deliver its goal of 4.5 gigawatts of renewable energy and storage by 2035.
The Delburn Wind Farm will feature Vestas’ next-generation V162-6.2 MW EnVentus turbines, bringing cutting-edge wind technology to a region undergoing energy transition.
Vestas Australia & New Zealand Country Head Danny Nielsen said the project reflects Vestas’ commitment to supporting the state’s energy reliability and independence.
“Working with the SEC at Delburn, we are delivering proven wind technology that strengthens Victoria’s energy reliability and underpins long-term energy independence,” Nielsen said.
The project is expected to generate more than 300 local jobs, with component delivery beginning in the second quarter of 2027 and commissioning set for the fourth quarter of 2027.