Collgar Wind Farm
Project Type:
Generation
Project Phase:
Operational
Region:
Wheatbelt
Overview
Collgar Wind Farm
0 MW
Generation capacity
~0,000 ha
Project footprint
0 GW-h
Of energy generated annually
~0,000
Western Australian homes powered each year
What’s Happening at Collgar?
The Collgar Wind Farm is a large-scale renewable energy project located in the Wheatbelt region. Developed and managed by Collgar Renewables, this 222 megawatt facility is one of the largest wind farms in Western Australia.
Comprising 111 individual turbines spread across approximately 18,000 hectares of land, the project delivers clean energy at scale to WA’s main electricity grid, the South West Interconnected System (SWIS). According to Collgar, the facility generates enough electricity to meet the needs of roughly 136,000 homes annually. In its first year of operation, the project nearly doubled the amount of renewable energy on the SWIS.
Location
The wind farm is located around 25km southeast of the Town of Merredin. The site was specifically selected following extensive meteorological research that identified a world class wind resource in the area. The location also has other advantages beyond its high-quality wind profile - including the availability of pre-cleared land and its proximity to the Western Power transmission network.
Community benefits
During its construction phase, the project supported a workforce of 150 people, providing a significant boost to local businesses. Today, Collgar Wind Farm continues to drive regional growth by providing stable, long-term employment for a dedicated team of 20 staff members while supporting the broader community through the Collgar Community Fund.
Collgar also contributes reliable, long-term income for landholders with turbines on their property, and has distributed over $1.6 million since 2012 to the local community more broadly, supporting local initiatives, schools, sporting clubs and regional events.
Project status
The project was first commissioned in October 2011. In 2022, it underwent a major software and aerodynamic upgrade, lifting its capacity from 206 MW to its current 222 MW. It remains a flagship example of large-scale onshore wind development in Australia.
Powering Western Australia for decades
The Collgar Wind Farm has been operational since 2011, and was designed to generate clean, reliable energy for over 30 years. Its operational life may also be extended beyond this period, through recommissioning and technology upgrades.
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