Wind Farm Build Begins After Community Opposition
Palmer Wind Farm was first flagged in 2014 and backed by the federal government's Capacity Investment Scheme.
TL;DR
- Construction has begun on the Palmer Wind Farm, more than 10 years after it was first proposed.
- The Palmer Wind Farm is projected to power up to 142,000 South Australian homes.
- Neoen has also launched stage one of its Goyder North Wind Farm construction.
- The combined wind farms are expected to power over 500,000 homes.
- These projects will contribute one-fifth of South Australia's annual electricity needs.