PROJECT/
Stockyard Hill Wind Farm
Project name
Stockyard Hill Wind Farm
Date
2020
Location
35KM WEST OF BALLARAT
Client
STOCKYARD HILL WIND FARM
Website
VISIT WEBSITE
Case Study
149
Wind Turbines
400 MW
Maximum Capacity
425,000
Homes Powered from the Wind Farm in Australia
ABOUT THE CLIENT
The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm has the potential to harness one of Victoria’s best wind resources.
The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm has the potential to harness one of Victoria’s best wind resources and will provide substantial environmental, community and economic benefits, and will have the potential to power approximately 425,000 homes annually.
In May 2022 the project achieved its 5th hold point test, and was approved by the Australian Energy Market Operator and Network Services Provider to generate up to 400MW into the National Electricity Market, further hold point testing continues.
The Stockyard Hill Wind Farm consists of 149 approved wind turbines and is expected to produce 530MW of electricity when finished.
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 were responsible for the cabling and connections of 149 Goldwind wind turbine generators.
SBL Solutions held the electrical installation scope of works on this construction project which saw the cabling and connections of 149 Goldwind Wind Turbine Generators.
LOCATION
The project boundary extends to five kilometres south of Beaufort and approximately four kilometres north of Skipton.
The project boundary extends to five kilometres south of Beaufort and approximately four kilometres north of Skipton, located approximately 35 km west of Ballarat in Victoria’s central highlands.
The site has a long history of agricultural use and accordingly is highly modified with little remnant vegetation remaining on the site.
Several small wetlands (freshwater meadows and shallow freshwater marshes) are scattered within and surrounding the site, in addition to minor drainage lines and creeks which traverse the site, mostly in the west and north.
The landscape also contains Monmot Hill, a volcanic cone and Mount Emu, which is a granite hill.
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, Mission & Values
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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