local case study
AustraliaYawong Wind Farm in northeast Victoria was approved, constructed and began operations all in one year – 2018.
BayWa r.e. Projects Australia sold Yawong to Epic Energy in 2019.
Yawong has a capacity of 7.2 MW with two Vestas V126 3.6 MW turbines (hub height of 87 metres) generating enough renewable energy to power 6,200 homes via a 22 kV power line running adjacent to the site.
Located 17 kilometers northeast of St. Arnaud, the site was chosen for its relatively elevated position which accentuates the strong, consistent wind speeds, its close proximity to the electrical grid, and large setbacks to nearby dwellings.
The Yawong Community Fund has been established to share benefits with the local community.
An annual contribution is being made to a local Lions Club for the life of the project, supporting a community car for transporting people in need to medical appointments.
Acknowledgement of Country
BayWa r.e. acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of First Nations peoples on the lands on which we operate.