{"id":100,"date":"2022-10-17T07:22:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T07:22:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agenergyaustralia.com.au\/index.php\/contact\/"},"modified":"2026-02-19T23:00:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T23:00:40","slug":"wind","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/agenergyaustralia.com.au\/?page_id=100","title":{"rendered":"Wind"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-8de9c239 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-99148d6e\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Wind.<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-43eea5c8 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attributes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-81fdf97b\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Commercially\u00a0viable\u00a0wind projects require strong and consistent wind resource, typically averaging above ~7 m\/s at hub height. Site suitability is assessed through detailed wind monitoring and technical analysis to ensure long-term performance.\u200b  <br><br>Commercially\u00a0viable\u00a0wind projects require strong and consistent wind resource, typically averaging above ~7 m\/s at hub height. Site suitability is assessed through detailed wind monitoring and technical analysis to ensure long-term performance.\u200b Proximity to high-voltage transmission infrastructure is essential to enable efficient grid connection and\u00a0minimise\u00a0development risk. <br><br>Existing substations or transmission lines are preferred, with connection solutions structured to align with both current network capacity and future transmission planning. Adequate road access is\u00a0required\u00a0to support construction and long-term operations, particularly given the scale of modern wind turbine components. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-5f187c7c\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we look for<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-90f530be\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-ab1339ff\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-5b07049b\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M32 192h320c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96s-43.06-96-96-96h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H32C14.31 128 0 142.3 0 160S14.31 192 32 192zM160 320H32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h128c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H128c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S212.9 320 160 320zM416 224H32C14.31 224 0 238.3 0 256s14.31 32 32 32h384c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S468.9 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Wind Resource\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Average wind speeds\u00a0above 7m\/s.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-f24cb2b5\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M32 192h320c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96s-43.06-96-96-96h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H32C14.31 128 0 142.3 0 160S14.31 192 32 192zM160 320H32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h128c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H128c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S212.9 320 160 320zM416 224H32C14.31 224 0 238.3 0 256s14.31 32 32 32h384c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S468.9 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">L<strong>and Size and Configuration\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Combined landholdings typically greater than ~500 hectares.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4eaeaca2\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M32 192h320c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96s-43.06-96-96-96h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H32C14.31 128 0 142.3 0 160S14.31 192 32 192zM160 320H32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h128c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H128c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S212.9 320 160 320zM416 224H32C14.31 224 0 238.3 0 256s14.31 32 32 32h384c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S468.9 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Topography\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0A wide range of terrains can support wind development, with elevated or ridgeline sites particularly well suited, including areas less productive for traditional agricultural use.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-4896417b\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M32 192h320c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96s-43.06-96-96-96h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H32C14.31 128 0 142.3 0 160S14.31 192 32 192zM160 320H32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h128c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H128c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S212.9 320 160 320zM416 224H32C14.31 224 0 238.3 0 256s14.31 32 32 32h384c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S468.9 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Environmental Considerations<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Preference for predominantly cleared land to minimise vegetation impacts; where protected flora or fauna are present, impact-avoidance and mitigation strategies can be explored.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-dcbf6e65\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M32 192h320c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96s-43.06-96-96-96h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H32C14.31 128 0 142.3 0 160S14.31 192 32 192zM160 320H32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h128c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H128c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S212.9 320 160 320zM416 224H32C14.31 224 0 238.3 0 256s14.31 32 32 32h384c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S468.9 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Proximity to Transmission Infrastructure\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Typically within ~10-15 km of an existing substation or adjacent to high-voltage transmission infrastructure.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-block-bbafc82b\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M32 192h320c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96s-43.06-96-96-96h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H32C14.31 128 0 142.3 0 160S14.31 192 32 192zM160 320H32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h128c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32H128c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S212.9 320 160 320zM416 224H32C14.31 224 0 238.3 0 256s14.31 32 32 32h384c17.66 0 32 14.34 32 32s-14.34 32-32 32h-32c-17.69 0-32 14.31-32 32s14.31 32 32 32h32c52.94 0 96-43.06 96-96S468.9 224 416 224z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\"><strong>Community and Stakeholder Engagement\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Projects are best supported by informed and engaged communities; AEA is committed to open dialogue with landowners and stakeholders to discuss potential benefits and address concerns early.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wind. Attributes Commercially\u00a0viable\u00a0wind projects require strong and consistent wind resource, typically averaging above ~7 m\/s at hub height. Site suitability is assessed through detailed wind monitoring and technical analysis to ensure long-term performance.\u200b Commercially\u00a0viable\u00a0wind projects require strong and consistent wind resource, typically averaging above ~7 m\/s at hub height. 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