Silverton Wind Farm project

Silverton Wind Farm will involve the construction and operation of up to 598 wind turbines. With a planned capacity in excess of 1,000MW, Silverton Wind Farm will be the biggest wind farm in the southern hemisphere and one of the largest in the world.

Silverton Wind Farm will contribute to the generation of renewable energy in NSW. It will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the reliance on coal fired power stations and help meet the forecast shortfall in power generation within NSW.

In an average year it could supply clean, renewable electricity for over 430,000 NSW homes and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in NSW by approximately 3,500,000 tonnes per annum. This electricity generation is equivalent to 4.5% of NSW’s current total power consumption and would provide approximately 10% of the renewable energy required under the Federal Government’s proposed increased renewable energy target for 2020.

Summary of key information

Capacity	>1,000MW
Location	Far western New South Wales, Australia
No. of turbines	up to 598
Greenhouse gas savings	~3,500,000 tonnes p.a.
Homes supplied	over 430,000