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Two new wind farms gain Victorian government support
Credit: Benjamin Preiss, State Political Reporter for The Age | July 5, 2016 | www.theage.com.au ~~
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Two new Victorian wind farms will be built within two years and will receive an extra source of income from the state government.
The new wind farms will produce enough energy to power 80,000 homes. They will be located at Kiata near Horsham and Mount Gellibrand near Colac.
The Kiata wind farm will have up to 13 turbines, while Mount Gellibrand will host up to 44. Both projects are expected to be operating by 2018.
The government says it is using its purchasing power to support these wind farms through so-called renewable energy certificates.
The state government has committed to purchasing some renewable energy certificates from these two wind farms, giving them an additional revenue stream.
Certificates are allocated to wind farms as part of the national renewable energy target. Producers of renewable energy can also sell the certificates to energy retailers.
Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio said the government was rebuilding much-needed confidence in the renewable energy industry.
“We can build a strong, sustainable, renewable energy industry that powers our broader economy, creates well-paid jobs and reduces our environmental impact,” she said.
Last month the government committed to a renewable energy generation target of 25 per cent by 2020 and 40 per cent by 2025.
Planning Minister Richard Wynne is also considering six applications to amend existing wind farm permits so they can increase their turbine size.
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