Neoen Opens 412 MW Goyder South Wind Farm

French renewable energy  inventor Neoen has inaugurated the 412 MW Goyder South Wind ranch, marking a major  corner in South Australia’s clean energy  trip. Located near Burra on Ngadjuri Nation land in the state’s Mid North, the  design is now the largest wind  ranch in both South Australia and Neoen’s global portfolio. Comprising 75 turbines, the  installation is anticipated to  induce about 1.5 terawatt- hours of electricity annually,  adding  South Australia’s wind generation capacity by  further than 20.

The wind  ranch plays a  pivotal  part in helping the state achieve its 100 net renewable generation  thing by 2027,  buttressing South Australia’s position as one of the world’s most advanced renewable energy  requests.

Neoen’s CEO for Australia, Jean- Christophe Cheylus, described the  design as an  illustration of how  cooperative  hookups can accelerate the transition to cleaner energy. “ Goyder South is a credit to South Australia’s world- class wind  coffers and to the collaboration of our  mates — from original coproprietors  to government and assiduity, ” he said. “ It shows how high- quality  systems can deliver  dependable renewable power at scale. ”

The wind  ranch is supported by three long- term power purchase agreements( PPAs),  inclusively covering 210 MW of capacity. These include a 14- time, 100 MW contract with the ACT Government to support its 2045 net- zero strategy, and a 10- time, 40 MW agreement with Flow Power, a major Australian electricity retailer. The most notable  cooperation is with BHP, which has  inked Australia’s first renewable baseload contract for 70 MW. This deal, paired with Neoen’s Blyth Battery, will  give steady, renewable energy to BHP’s Olympic Dam mine, one of the world’s  commanding sources of bobby, gold, and uranium. 

During construction,  further than 400 jobs were created, and the  design now sustains 12  endless positions. Neoen estimates that over AUD 100 million in  force chain value has flowed into the Mid North region, strengthening original  profitable development.

The  design’s benefits extend beyond economics. It has contributed to the creation of a new  public demesne at Worlds End Gorge and  finances an periodic AUD  250,000 community benefit- sharing program. These  enterprise, designed in collaboration with original councils and First Nations representatives, aim to  save biodiversity and foster long- term indigenous  hookups.

South Australia’s Energy Minister Tom Koutsantonis praised the  design,  pressing how it reflects investor confidence in the state’s renewable energy  geography. “ We're well on track to meet our 2027 net renewables  thing, ” he said. “ systems like Goyder South demonstrate the quality of our wind and solar  coffers, and why investors around the world continue to choose South Australia. ”

The Goyder South Wind ranch is part of Neoen’s broader Goyder Renewables Zone, a flagship  mongrel  mecca combining wind, solar, and battery  storehouse. Once completely developed, the zone could exceed 1.5 GW of total capacity, bolstering both state and  public energy adaptability. unborn phases including Goyder North Wind ranch and Goyder Battery — are anticipated to further expand Neoen’s renewable footmark across Australia.

Encyclopedically, Neoen has established itself as a leader in large- scale energy  storehouse and integrated renewable  systems, with notable developments  similar as the Hornsdale Power Reserve. The company’s approach blends renewable generation with flexible  storehouse and advanced digital systems, enhancing both grid  trustability and energy security.

Neoen’s Group CEO, Xavier Barbaro, emphasized the global applicability of Goyder South’s success. “ systems of this scale deliver value to governments,  guests, and communities  likewise, ” he said. “ Goyder South exemplifies how renewable energy  structure can anchor original development while advancing  public and  transnational climate  pretensions. ”

The launch comes at a time when global capital is decreasingly flowing into Australia’s clean energy sector, supported by strong policy  fabrics and commercial procurement  enterprise. The Goyder South model which balances power  force agreements among public institutions,  diligence, and retailers is being viewed as a template for  unborn large- scale renewable energy developments.

As South Australia moves near to its 2027  thing of 100 renewables,  systems like Goyder South will serve as critical  evidence points for the feasibility of high- penetration clean energy systems. They demonstrate that renewable- powered grids can be both commercially  feasible and operationally stable, offering  precious assignments for policymakers and investors worldwide seeking to accelerate the global energy transition.

In  substance, the Goyder South Wind ranch isn't only a foundation of South Australia’s renewable future but also a model of how intertwined clean energy  systems can drive  profitable growth, environmental stewardship, and long- term sustainability all while bringing the world one step closer to a low- carbon future.