Cape Nelson South Wind Farm

This is an operating site

Construction of Stage III (PWEPIII) of the Portland Wind Energy Project at Cape Nelson South was completed in May 2009.

Local contractors from the Portland region were employed for the project's construction. Over 300 people were employed during the 12 months of construction including civil and electrical contractors, transport services, crane drivers, welders and metal fixers.

In addition to creating substantial job opportunities during construction, Pacific Hydro is working with local environmental organisations to ensure revegetation programs support native wildlife and efforts to protect local species.

With a total capacity of 44MW, made up of 22, 2MW REpower wind generators, the Wind Farm produces enough renewable electricity to abate around 141,000 tonnes** of carbon emissions annually.

* based on average household usage of 6MWh a year

** based on Victorian Government Policy and Planning Guidelines September 2009