South Australia is the largest producer of
wind energy in Australia. Wind energy generation is variable based on the weather, so the amount of power a wind farm has the potential to generate is called installed capacity. As of April 2011, South Australia hosts 51% of the nation’s installed capacity.
There are currently 13 wind farms operating across the state with an installed capacity of 1018 megawatts (MW) of power. A further 184 MW of wind farm projects are under construction.
The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
2010 SA Supply Demand Outlook (PDF) estimates that in 2009-10, 18% of the state’s energy production came from wind power.
South Australia has been highly successful in attracting a significant portion of the investment in wind energy in the country. In mid-2009,
RenewablesSA was established to encourage further investment in renewable energy to the state.
More information
Other websites
Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)
List of wind generation licences in South Australia - Essential Services Commission of South Australia (ESCOSA)