Wind Projects

Chepstowe

In February 2010 Future Energy lodged its planning application for a wind farm at Chepstowe, approximately 30 km west of Ballarat. For more details about 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