Wambo Wind Farm’s first six turbines operational, set to energise 312,000 homes by 2026

The first of 83 turbines have started turning in a Western Downs project that will eventually power 312,000 people by 2026.

The blades of the Western Downs’ Wambo Wind Farm have begun to turn, with the first six turbines now operational.

The commissioning and testing process of the first turbines will take several months and once complete will see 36MW of electricity flowing into the grid.

Once fully completed by 2026, the wind farm will feature 83 turbines supplying over 500MW of clean energy, enough to power 312,000 homes while contributing $5 million annually to the local economy.

In a press release Stanwell CEO Michael O’Rourke said it was great to see the turbines up and running after years of planning and construction.

“The Western Downs is one of the most significant renewable energy hubs in Queensland, and Wambo is a powerful part of that story,” Mr O’Rourke said.

“It’s been over two years since construction started, to get to this point and to see the first blades of the first turbines now spinning and producing renewable energy for the first time is an incredible moment.

“Once stages 1 & 2 are complete, Wambo Wind Farm will produce enough electricity to power the equivalent of 312,000 homes, supporting our industrial and commercial customers and feeding energy into the National Electricity Market.”

Wambo Wind Farm began construction on Turbines in 2024.

Cubico Sustainable Investments Country Head of Australia David Smith thanked the workforce and the community for their support.

“I’d like to thank our project principal contractor Vestas and all their teams – there are hundreds of workers who have played a role this achievement,” he said in a press release.

“Over the coming months, the project team will work closely with our project partners to progressively connect all 42 turbines that form the Stage 1 development.

“Renewable projects bring an incredible economic boost to regions like the Western Downs with Wambo and associated Powerlink connection works creating approximately 400 jobs during construction.”

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