Project

Baru Wind Farm

PROJECT STATUS
Prospective
Baru Wind Farm

The Baru Wind Farm has a proposed capacity of up to 450 megawatts. It will also include a solar array component and the option to co-locate a BESS. The final mix of wind, solar & BESS for Project Baru will be determined during the feasibility investigations. 

The project is being developed by Yindjibarndi Energy Corporation, which is a partnership between Yindjibarndi Aboriginal Corporation  and international renewable energy company ACEN Corporation.

Key Dates

2028 Expected Construction Commencement
2030 Expected Construction Completion

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2025 The project was included in the Federal Government's inaugural Renewable Energy Priority List. The Priority List aims to provide coordinated support through Federal, state and territory regulatory and environmental approval processes on a case-by-case basis and provide a 'faster to yes, faster to no' approach to regulatory approvals.
Sector
Energy
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
Western Australia |
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Project Baru