John Laing Group has announced that the 57.6 MW Cherry Tree Wind Farm has delivered the first generation to the National Electricity Market. The Cherry Tree Wind Farm is located approximately 15km south-east of Seymour, Victoria, and is being constructed by renewable energy developer Infigen Energy and international wind turbine manufacturer Vestas.
The first generation marks a significant milestone for the project and will be followed by the final phase of work that involves the final testing of all turbines and wind farm control systems, before the wind farm is brought into full operation.
Despite the ongoing challenges of operating under COVID-19 restrictions, the project remains on track. A Pandemic Response Plan has been implemented and site-specific controls and measures have been implemented to ensure the safety of all staff.
Once the wind farm is complete, Infigen will purchase the electricity that the wind farm generates and on-sell it into the grid. Vestas will also provide operational and maintenance services to the project for 30 years.
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