Woolnorth Wind Farm facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Woolnorth Wind Farm |
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| Location | Woolnorth, Tasmania |
| Coordinates | 40°41′06″S 144°43′01″E / 40.685°S 144.717°E |
| Commission date | 2002, 2004, 2007 |
| Owner(s) | Hydro Tasmania and Guohua Energy Investment Co. Ltd |
The Woolnorth Wind Farm is a big place that uses wind power to make electricity. It's actually made up of two smaller wind farms called Bluff Point and Studland Bay.
You can find these wind farms at a property called Woolnorth. This area is in the far north-west of Tasmania, Australia. It's also near a famous spot known as Cape Grim.
Both wind farms are run by a company called Woolnorth Wind Farm Holdings. This company is a joint venture, which means two different companies work together. In this case, it's Hydro Tasmania and Shenhua Group.
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What is the Woolnorth Wind Farm?
The Woolnorth Wind Farm is a large area with many wind turbines. These turbines use the wind to create clean energy. It's an important part of how Tasmania gets its electricity.
How many wind farms are there?
There are two main wind farms that make up the Woolnorth Wind Farm. They are called Bluff Point Wind Farm and Studland Bay Wind Farm. Each one was built at a different time.
Bluff Point Wind Farm
The Bluff Point Wind Farm was built in two steps. The first step happened in 2002. Six large Vestas V66 turbines were put up. Each of these turbines could make 1.75 MW of power.
The second step was finished in 2004. This added 31 more of the same turbines. So, the Bluff Point Wind Farm now has a total of 37 turbines. Together, they can make 65 MW of electricity.
Studland Bay Wind Farm
The Studland Bay Wind Farm was finished in 2007. It has 25 Vestas V90 turbines. Each of these turbines is even more powerful. They can make 3 MW of electricity each.
This means the Studland Bay Wind Farm can make a total of 75 MW of power. When you add both wind farms together, the Woolnorth Wind Farm can produce 140 MW of electricity!
Can you visit the wind farms?
Yes, you can! There are special tours available to see the wind farms up close. A private company runs these tours. It's a great way to learn about how wind power works.
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Wind turbines at Woolnorth Wind Farm.
