A sustainable energy source near Ravenshoe, QLD
Location: Ravenshoe, QLD
Status: Operational
Network: Powerlink
20
Wind Turbines12MW
Capacity3,500
Avg Homes Powered Per Year2000
Beginning of operationsWindy Hill was Queensland’s first wind farm when construction was completed in 2000. It is located around 4km from Ravenshoe, the highest town in the state, and as the name suggests, benefits from the very windy conditions.
Windy Hill Wind Farm has 20 wind turbines with a generating capacity of 12 MW of electricity, providing enough power for about 3,500 homes. 0.6MW per turbine.
Windy Hill Wind Farm is located in the Atherton Tablelands, around 4km North East of Ravenshoe, QLD.