RATCH opens 180 MW Mount Emerald wind farm in Australia

Ratch Australia's 180 MW Mount Emerald wind farm in Queensland has been officially opened.

The wind farm is located on 2,400-hectare land near Mareeba in the north of Queensland, Australia. The project construction involves installation of 53 Vestas V112-3.45 MW and V117-3.45 MW wind turbines, with 3.45 MW each. Towers will be approx 80-90 m high with approximately 50m blades. The facility produces enough power for nearly 80,000 households.

The project will supply electricity to Ergon Energy Corp Ltd for a 12.5 years power purchase agreement.