The Victorian government has granted state approval to the Warracknabeal Energy Park, a 1.5GW wind and storage project in the Wimmera region. The development proceeds despite Coalition policies that would have blocked it via a 2km buffer zone.
Balranald Shire Council is urging night-time transport for oversized wind turbine components to protect caravan access to the town. The Baldon wind project in regional New South Wales involves 46 turbines with blades up to 90 metres long and tower sections significantly wider than local highway lanes.
Hydro Tasmania has refurbished the 2.5 MW Huxley Hill Wind Farm on King Island, extending its operational life by at least a decade. The project, led by Entura, involved repairing storm-damaged turbines and refurbishing nacelles in Denmark.
The Madhya Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (MPERC) has adopted tariffs for 800 MW of wind projects, ranging from ₹3.98/kWh to ₹4.17/kWh. This move is expected to boost wind energy development in the state.