Waterloo Wind Farm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Waterloo Wind Farm |
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| Country | Australia |
| Location | Waterloo, South Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°59′S 138°54′E / 33.983°S 138.900°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began | 2008 |
| Commission date | 2010 |
| Owner(s) | EnergyAustralia |
| Website http://waterloowindfarm.com.au/ |
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Waterloo Wind Farm is based east of Manoora, South Australia. It is the largest wind farm operated by EnergyAustralia. The 111 megawatt wind farm spreads across five acres of land and cost about $350 million, it began construction in November, 2008 and has been operational since October 2010. On a windy day three wind turbines can power the whole of Clare and the whole wind farm can power up to 163,000 homes or 5 to 10% of South Australia.
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