After closely monitoring the level of wind in the area, strong overnight winds were identified. This offers a quality wind resource to generate electricity, in addition to solar PV systems, which only generate when the sun is shining.

The site is also close to Western Power’s existing transmission lines. This means minimal new network infrastructure is required, creating cost and production efficiencies. 

The wind farm site has low intensity agricultural usage, so it can be designed to have little impact on the way the land is currently used.

This location is also favourable because minimal clearing is required for the wind farm footprint. 

Once construction has begun, it’s estimated that the project could take between 18 and 24 months to complete.

This number is still being scoped, however up to 30 wind turbines could be installed on the site at King Rocks as part of the project.

Land-based, utility-scale wind turbines such as the ones planned for King Rocks Wind Farm actually provide one of the lowest-priced electricity generation sources available today. 

Wind generation technology has improved significantly in recent years, so today’s wind turbines are larger and produce electricity at a lower cost than in previous years.

As wind generation technology advances, it’s anticipated that the cost competitiveness of wind power will also continue to improve.