Wind Archives - Ecogeneration https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/category/renewables/wind/ The voice for Australia's clean energy industry Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:31:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-ECO-Favicon-1-32x32.png Wind Archives - Ecogeneration https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/category/renewables/wind/ 32 32 Local manufacturing push targets turbine supply chain reliability https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/rcr-manufacturing-push-wind-energy-supply-chain/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 22:31:07 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23581
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A Bunbury engineering firm will pilot local production of wind turbine components after securing more than $2 million in government …

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A Bunbury engineering firm will pilot local production of wind turbine components after securing more than $2 million in government co-investment. RCR Advanced Technologies, part of the RCR Mining Technologies
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]]> Victoria signs off on 400MW south-west wind farm https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/victoria-signs-off-mt-fyans-wind-farm/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:02:51 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23575
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Victoria has approved another major wind project, with the 400-megawatt Mt Fyans Wind Farm set to supply power to almost 250,000 homes in the state’s south-west. Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny confirmed
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]]> Hornsdale changing hands in Atmos expansion https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/hornsdale-changing-hands-in-atmos-expansion/ Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:45:00 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23521
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Atmos Renewables will take full ownership of the 316 MW Hornsdale Wind Farm in South Australia. Atmos is acquiring Neoen’s majority stake in a move that it says consolidates its position as a leading
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]]> Decades of wind heritage https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/decades-of-wind-heritage-liebherr/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:06:07 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23408
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Liebherr has been providing the wind energy sector with purpose-designed and manufactured cranes for more than 30 years. As wind energy continues to evolve, with turbines adhering to the notion of ‘higher,
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]]> ZendIT rewires wind delivery with live project data https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/zendit-rewires-wind-delivery-with-live-project-data/ Thu, 31 Jul 2025 03:39:16 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23424
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A new AI-driven project platform is targeting the delays and inefficiencies plaguing wind farm construction. Brisbane startup ZendIT AI has launched what it calls the first project intelligence platform
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]]> Reaching new heights – literally https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/reaching-new-heights-literally/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 06:09:17 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23405
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As the global wind energy industry rapidly evolves, XCMG is leading the charge with a range of cranes designed to handle ever-increasing height and weight requirements. China is at the forefront of the
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]]> Are main shaft bearings the weak link in Australia’s wind turbine fleet? https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/are-main-shaft-bearings-the-weak-link-in-australias-wind-turbine-fleet/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 22:33:38 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23271
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Main shaft bearing performance is make-or-break for turbine uptime, maintenance costs, and long-term sustainability. That’s why SKF is investing in wind-specific technologies and support for Australian
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]]> Valley of the Winds gets rolling https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/valley-of-the-winds-farm-gets-rolling/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:08:15 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23139
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ACEN Australia has secured final approval from the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) to develop its 943MW Valley of the Winds wind farm and 320MW/640MWh battery energy storage system in the state’s
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]]> From turbines to trust https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/from-turbines-to-trust/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 02:16:13 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23119
Getting large components to site needs careful planning, road upgrades and coordination of oversize and over-mass vehicles. Image: Denis Shevchuk/Getty Images

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Getting large components to site needs careful planning, road upgrades and coordination of oversize and over-mass vehicles. Image: Denis Shevchuk/Getty Images
The ballots are counted, the slogans shelved, and the conversations about Australia’s energy future are well underway. As the mandate for clean energy firms, the real work begins – not in campaign
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]]> Wind farm guidelines for bird and bat protection https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/wind-farm-guidelines-for-bird-and-bat-protection/ Mon, 02 Jun 2025 01:21:43 +0000 https://www.ecogeneration.com.au/?p=23065
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Wind energy developers in Victoria will face tougher scrutiny under a new government handbook aimed at minimising risks to threatened birds and bats. The 100-page document, released by the Department of
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