Australian energy company AGL has delivered first power from the 453MW Coopers Gap wind farm in the state of Queensland.
The first two of 123 GE turbines have supplied power to Australia’s National Electricity Market, AGL said.
Coopers Gap will comprise 3.6MW and 3.8MW machines and is located 250km north-west of Brisbane near Cooranga North, between Dalby and Kingaroy.
Each turbine has tips heights of up to 180 metres and rotor diameters of between 130 and 137 metres.
AGL chief executive Brett Redman said: “The size and scale of a project like this is extraordinary, and today’s milestone is thanks to the hard work of so many people.
“This is a significant project for AGL and the timing of bringing new generation into the grid is crucial for all energy users.
“It’s another great example of our commitment to investing in new generation to deliver affordable and reliable power for customers.
“We appreciate the support we have received from government agencies in Queensland to navigate the logistic issues experienced during construction.”
The project is owned and constructed by the Powering Australian Renewables Fund, a financing initiative created by AGL and the Queensland Investment Corporation.
The A$2-3bn fund aims to develop and own approximately 1GW in large-scale renewable generation projects.