Australia

Hornsdale Wind Farm — 316 MW Wind

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Hornsdale Wind Farm is a 316 MW wind power plant located in Australia. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
316 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2010

Year online

Owner
Neoen

Operator

Location
-33.06, 138.54

Coordinates

Insights

#91
largest in %s
#82
largest %s worldwide
#5,926
largest worldwide
2010
%d yrs older than avg
6
operated by %s
14
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Wind
Capacity
316 MW
Commissioned
2010
Status
Operational
Owner
Neoen
Country
Australia
Coordinates
-33.058, 138.544
Wikipedia
Link

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
9,135 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
228,373 t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
11 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

1,986
cars / year
1,218
homes / year
415,224
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Hornsdale Wind Farm, located in Australia, is a landmark facility in the renewable energy sector, with a generation capacity of 316 MW. Operated by Neoen, this wind power plant employs advanced onshore wind turbine technology to harness the power of the wind, contributing significantly to Australia’s transition towards sustainable energy generation. Positioned at coordinates -33.0580, 138.5440 in South Australia, Hornsdale serves as a crucial component of the local energy grid, providing clean electricity to meet the demands of an ever-growing population. The significance of this wind farm extends beyond mere electricity generation; it plays a pivotal role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supports Australia’s ambitious energy policy goals focused on increasing the share of renewables in the energy mix. As one of the largest wind farms in the country, Hornsdale exemplifies the potential of wind energy in contributing to energy security and environmental sustainability, marking a significant step forward in Australia’s commitment to a cleaner energy future.

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