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⚫ | '''Lal Lal Wind Farm''' is an operating wind farm under southeast of ] in ]. The wind farm has two sections about {{convert|9|km}} apart. There are 38 turbines two kilometres east of ] and a further 22 turbines two kilometres north of ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lallalwindfarms.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Lal-Lal-Fact-Sheet-FINAL.pdf |title=Lal Lal Wind Farms |publisher=Lal Lal Wind Farms |work=Fact Sheet |accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
The project was developed by ]. The proposal was bought by ] in 2017, and financing was completed by onselling 40% to each of |
The project was developed by ]. The proposal was bought by ] in 2017, and financing was completed by onselling 40% to each of Northleaf Capital Partners and InfraRed Capital with Macquarie retaining the other 20%. ] is contracted to manage the build and first five years of operation. Construction is done by Zenviron and ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lallalwindfarms.com.au/ |title=Lal Lal Wind Farm |publisher=Lal Lal Wind Farms |accessdate=19 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
During the construction phase, one of the operating wind turbines was damaged on 15 September 2019 by a lightning strike during a storm. A direct hit resulted in one blade of a turbine being destroyed and falling to the ground. no other damage was reported.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/6391045/lightning-shatters-wind-turbine-blade-at-lal-lal/ |title= Lightning strike blamed for wind turbine blade damage at Lal Lal Wind Farm |newspaper=] |publisher=] |first=Michelle |last=Smith |accessdate=19 September 2019 |date=17 September 2019}}</ref> | During the construction phase, one of the operating wind turbines was damaged on 15 September 2019 by a lightning strike during a storm. A direct hit resulted in one blade of a turbine being destroyed and falling to the ground. no other damage was reported.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/6391045/lightning-shatters-wind-turbine-blade-at-lal-lal/ |title= Lightning strike blamed for wind turbine blade damage at Lal Lal Wind Farm |newspaper=] |publisher=] |first=Michelle |last=Smith |accessdate=19 September 2019 |date=17 September 2019}}</ref> | ||
During 2023 the project ownership changed to ] (60%) and Northleaf Capital Partners (40%).<ref> '']'' 8 September 2022</ref><ref> ] 8 September 2022</ref> | |||
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Coordinates | 37°36′S 144°00′E / 37.6°S 144°E / -37.6; 144 |
Status | Operational |
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Units operational | 60 × 3.8 MW |
Make and model | Vestas V136-3.45 MW (60) |
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Lal Lal Wind Farm is an operating wind farm under southeast of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia. The wind farm has two sections about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) apart. There are 38 turbines two kilometres east of Yendon and a further 22 turbines two kilometres north of Elaine.
The project was developed by WestWind Energy. The proposal was bought by Macquarie Capital in 2017, and financing was completed by onselling 40% to each of Northleaf Capital Partners and InfraRed Capital with Macquarie retaining the other 20%. Renewable Energy Systems is contracted to manage the build and first five years of operation. Construction is done by Zenviron and Vestas.
During the construction phase, one of the operating wind turbines was damaged on 15 September 2019 by a lightning strike during a storm. A direct hit resulted in one blade of a turbine being destroyed and falling to the ground. no other damage was reported.
During 2023 the project ownership changed to Igneo Infrastructure Partners (60%) and Northleaf Capital Partners (40%).
References
- "Lal Lal Wind Farms" (PDF). Fact Sheet. Lal Lal Wind Farms. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- "Lal Lal Wind Farm". Lal Lal Wind Farms. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- Smith, Michelle (17 September 2019). "Lightning strike blamed for wind turbine blade damage at Lal Lal Wind Farm". The Courier. Australian Community Media. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- Igneo picks up 60pc of Victorian wind farms Lal Lal Australian Financial Review 8 September 2022
- Igneo Infrastructure Partners agrees to acquire majority stake in Lal Lal Wind Farms Igneo Infrastructure Partners 8 September 2022
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