planned installed capacity of the Yandin Wind Farm located approximately 150km north of Perth and 4km to the south of the Dandaragan township.

proposed to be generated per year.

approximate number of households that can be powered by the farm each year.

estimated reduction in CO2 emissions each year, once the farm is operational.

Approximate area available for the farm. The wind farm will connect to Western Power’s 330 kV electricity network via a new 10 km transmission line and terminal station that will be built, owned and operated by Western Power.

Vestas’ 4.2 MW turbines will be used and will deliver a capacity factor of around 50 per cent, putting it at or near the peak of Australian wind farms. Original project approval was for 94 turbines.

major organisations involved: 1) Project Developer: Alinta Energy, 2) EPC and O&M: Vestas, Decmil 3) PPA: Alinta Energy

estimated project cost

peak jobs during construction phase.

permanent jobs during operational phase.

Estimated start of construction with commissioning in mid 2020.

Vestas appointed as EPC partner.

Decmil awarded a $79 million contract for balance of plant works.

Project receives generation license from the Western Australian Economic Regulation Authority.