The first generation of renewable electricity from Yandin Wind Farm occurred today.

Another important milestone has been achieved at Collector Wind Farm, with the installation of the first of 54 turbines. The wind farm is on course to be fully operational and generating a significant quantity of safe, clean, reliable electricity in early 2021.

Twelve community organisations are the latest to receive grants from the Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Fund. More than $100,000 remains in the pot for the second half of the year and applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is 31 July.

Local people have the chance to find out more and give their view on a proposed new wind farm for Far North Queensland. RATCH-Australia is investigating the potential of land 13km north of Ravenshoe to host a wind farm comprising 18 turbines.

Hundreds of local people climbed onto buses for a tour of the spectacular Mount Emerald Wind Farm on Saturday.

A significant construction milestone at Collector Wind Farm was achieved this week with the first concrete poured into foundations in preparation for turbine towers to be installed next year.

Thirteen community groups in Far North Queensland have secured grants in the second round of funding from the Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Fund.

Local people have the chance to experience the reality of wind power up close when Mount Emerald Wind Farm throws open its gates on Saturday 10 August.

Successful applicants have been chosen for the first round of grants from the Mount Emerald Wind Farm Community Fund.