EPC Contract awarded for 1,333 MW Onshore wind farm in Australia

Vestas has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for the second stage of the 1,333 MW Golden Plains Wind Farm in Australia. 

The second stage will feature 93 of Vestas’ V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas is currently delivering the 756 MW EPC contract for the first stage. The extension will provide an additional 577 MW, generating a total of 1.3 GW. Upon completion of first and second stage, Vestas will also deliver a 30-year service and maintenance agreement (AOM5000), ensuring optimal energy production into the Australian grid.

The Golden Plains Wind farm comprises up to 215, 3-5 MW wind turbines that generate over 4,200 GWh annually, providing sustainable energy for more than 910,000 homes. The wind farm prevents more than 3.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from being emitted into the atmosphere each year. The project also features a 300 MW battery storage facility that adds flexibility and stability to the grid. The wind farm Wind Farm, comprising the 756 MW Stage 1 and 577 MW Stage 2, will deliver 9% of Victoria’s energy when completed in mid-2027.