Yambuk Wind Farm
This is an operating site
Pacific Hydro's Yambuk Wind Farm is the first stage in our
four-part Portland Wind Energy Project. Located in
Victoria's south western region, the Portland developments are
significant for Australia's future renewable energy generation.
The Yambuk wind farm is located next to Pacific Hydro's
Codrington wind farm near Port Fairy. The site was chosed for its
ideal wind conditions - it's average annual wind speed of 30km/h is
perfect for producing clean, non-polluting electricity.
The wind farm contributes enough clean electricity to the
National Electricity Grid to abate an estimated 100,000
tonnes** of greenhouse gas emissions each year.
Community Involvement
Pacific Hydro consulted widely to gain community support for
this project. Views about the project were very positive with one
survey showing 88 per cent of people supported the project and only
4 percent opposed it. In fact, the local community even staged a
public rally in favour of the project.
The Yambuk project directly injected AUS $20 million into the local
economy and supported a building and maintenance crew of 60 people
at the peak of its construction.
When construction of the farm commenced, it also marked the opening
of a nearby blade factory by Danish wind turbine maker Vestas.
| Capacity |
30 MW |
| Average Electricity Generation |
100 GWh p.a. |
| Commissioned |
January 2007 |
| Location |
Victoria, Australia |
| Wind Generator Manufacturer |
20 x 1.5 MW NEG Micon |
| Greenhouse Gas Saving |
Est. 100,000 tonnes pa** |
| Homes Supplied |
Est. 13,000 pa * |
* based on average household usage of 6MWh a year
** based on Victorian Government Policy and Planning Guidelines
September 2009