PROJECT/
Moorabool Wind Farm
Project name
Moorabool Wind Farm
Date
2020
Location
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS VICTORIA
Client
MOORABOOL WIND FARM
Website
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Case Study
104
Wind Turbines
312 MW
Maximum Capacity
228,000
Homes Powered from the Wind Farm in Australia
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Moorabool Wind Farm consists of 104 wind turbines located approximately 27km south east of Ballarat.
Moorabool Wind Farm consists of 104 wind turbines located approximately 27km south east of Ballarat.
The project is divided into two sections, North and South. The northern section of the farm includes 50 wind turbines, while the southern section includes 54. All turbines are 169m to the tip of the blade.
The Moorabool Wind Farm is connected to the National Electricity Grid via a 132kV overhead powerline. The powerline extends for approximately 30km, connecting the Moorabool North and Moorabool South Wind Farms to the existing Elaine terminal station, near the Elaine township.
Moorabool Wind Farm contains over 100 wind turbines. It produces up to 312 MW, approximately 1,050,000 MWh of electricity annually. This is enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 228,000 average Victorian homes every year, representing approximately 10% of Victorian homes.
RELATIONSHIP
Engaged by Mammoet
Mammoet is a privately held Dutch company specialising in engineered heavy lifting and transport of large objects.
Mammoet provides solutions to any heavy lifting or transport challenge. Their services are focused on petrochemical, renewables, mining and metals, civil engineering, power generation, and offshore projects.
THE SOLUTION
SBL Solutions held the Electrical Installation scope of works on this construction project.
SBL Solutions held the Electrical Installation scope of works on this construction project which saw the cabling and connections of 104 Goldwind Wind Turbine Generators.
LOCATION
The Moorabool Wind Farm project is located approximately 5km south of Ballan, approximately 67km from Melbourne, 27km from Ballarat and 47km from Geelong.
The Moorabool Wind Farm project is located approximately 5km south of Ballan, approximately 67km from Melbourne, 27km from Ballarat and 47km from Geelong.
The northern section or the ‘Bungeeltap’ section consists of 50 turbines, whereas the southern section or the ‘Ballpark section’ is home to 54 turbines.
Both Moorabool North and South wind farms have one onsite substation each.
ENVIRONMENT
The project is located within an agricultural district, with the majority of the site being used largely for grazing and cropping.
Extensive surveys and assessments have been undertaken to assess the potential impact of the wind farm and related infrastructure on the environment.
Additionally, the project complies with development approval conditions including the implementation of Environmental Management Plans, Native Vegetation Offset Management Plans, Bat and Avifauna Management Plan, Conservation Management Plans etc.
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Vision
Our vision is to provide the highest standard of service in the industry, with an emphasis on safety and quality.
Mission
To assist the onshore and offshore wind industry as one of the main sources of renewable energy by delivering more efficient and sustainable wind energy solutions.
Values
- Continual improvement
- Reliability
- Authenticity
- Communication
- Accountability
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