Wind Energy

A row of wind turbines stretching across a ridgeline at dusk, with the moon visible in the pastel sky, at the Albany Wind Farm.

What is it?

Wind energy generates electricity by using the wind to turn the blades of giant turbines. When the wind blows, it spins the turbine blades, driving a generator to produce electricity.

Wind turbines are installed in places with strong, consistent winds and are often spread across large areas to generate significant amounts of clean energy. Wind energy is a key part of Western Australia’s transition to a reliable, low emissions electricity system.

Four wind turbines positioned along a ridgeline above open bushland under a blue sky.

A tall wind turbine rising above arid bushland with a red earth track leading toward the horizon.

Why is it important to us?

Wind is a free and natural resource that is readily available in many parts of WA. While wind conditions can vary across our State, WA generally has very strong wind profiles, including world-class resources in places like the Goldfields, the Mid West and the Pilbara. This means wind energy will play an essential role in WA’s energy transition, generating clean energy at scale right across our State.

Where is it being rolled out?

With our extensive coastal areas, gentle hills, and flat plains, WA has many areas suitable for wind farm operations.

In fact, Australia’s first-ever wind farm was built near Esperance way back in 1987, and there are already operational wind farms in the Mid West, South West, Great Southern, and Wheatbelt regions. There are also new wind projects planned in other parts of WA, including the Pilbara and Goldfields. Once operational, many of these projects will help power our communities and operations in strategic industries like mining and mineral processing.

Several wind turbines positioned on rolling green hills under a bright blue sky, at the Albany Wind Farm.