Neoen has inaugurated 412 MW Goyder South wind farm in South Australia. The project, located near Burra in South Australia’s Mid North region on the lands of the Ngadjuri Nation, was constructed in two stages with a total of 75 turbines. The wind farm supplies energy under three long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs). These include a 14-year PPA for 100 MW with the Australian Capital Territory Government, a 10-year PPA for 40 MW with Flow Power and a 70 MW baseload renewable energy agreement with BHP.
The project has introduced several initiatives for the First Nations as well as the local community, including the establishment of a new national park at Worlds End Gorge and an annual AUD 250,000 community benefit-sharing programme over its operational life. It is expected to produce approximately 1.5 TWh of electricity annually, increasing South Australia’s wind generation capacity by over 20 per cent and contributing to the state’s target of achieving 100 per cent renewable energy by 2027.
Together with Neoen’s Blyth Battery, the project provides reliable power through integrated renewable and storage capacity supported by advanced energy management systems, including supply to BHP’s Olympic Dam mine in South Australia. Furthermore, the construction of the project created more than 400 temporary jobs and 12 permanent roles. It has contributed to over AUD 100 million in supply chain benefits for South Australia’s Mid North.
