Mt Mercer Wind Farm
The Mt Mercer Wind Farm is located approximately 30km south of Ballarat which is in one of the windiest regions of Victoria and close to existing electricity grid infrastructure.
About Mt Mercer Wind Farm
Mt Mercer Wind Farm comprises 64 REpower wind turbines each with a rated capacity of 2.05 MW. The total capacity of the wind farm is 131.2MW with annual production of around 360,000 MWh of clean electricity per year.
This is equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 70,000 average Victorian households and result in a reduction of approximately 400,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Environmental Benefit
Mt Mercer Wind Farm comprises 64 turbines of 2.05MW capacity each, giving it a total capacity of 131.2MW. It produces around 360,000MWh of electricity per year. This is the equivalent of meeting the electricity requirements of over 70,000 average Victorian homes.
Community Fund
The Mt Mercer Wind Farm Community Fund provides ongoing support to local community clubs and organisations.
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Project Summary
| Location | Central Highlands VIC |
| Turbines | 64 REpower MM92 |
| Installed Capacity | 131.2 MW |
| Hub Height | 80m |
| Rotor Diameter | 92.5m |
| Energy Production | 360,000 MWh Annually |
| Fully Commissioned | 2014 |
| Owner | Australian Renewables Income Fund |