In May 2011 Planning Minister Matthew Guy announced the approval of the Chepstowe Wind Farm planning permit application, and a permit for the development was subsequently issued by the Pyrenees Shire Council.
For the latest information on the progress of this project please visit: www.chepstowewindfarm.com.au
| Energy and Greenhouse benefits | ||
|---|---|---|
| Renewable energy production per annum | 18,000 MWh | |
| Equivalent number of households | 3,400 | |
| Greenhouse gas abatement | 18,000 tonnes CO2 | |
| Equivalent number of cars off the road | 4,150 | |
| Equivalent number of trees planted | 26,850 | |
| Specifications | ||
| Turbines | 3 x 2 MW wind turbines | |
| Rated Capacity | 6 MW | |
| Energy generated annually | Approx. 18 000 MWh p.a. | |
| Approvals | ||
| Fauna | Assessment completed | |
| Flora | Assessment completed | |
| Noise | Assessment completed | |
| Heritage | Assessment completed | |
| Landscape assessment | Assessment completed | |
| Wind resource | ||
| Average wind speed | Approx. 8 metres/sec | |
| Source | Expert modeling |