Love the Smell of Wind in the Morning - CleanTechnica

The article from CleanTechnica highlights the growing impact of wind energy in Australia, particularly during early morning hours when solar power is minimal. South Australia leads the nation with over 90% of its power coming from wind at dawn, followed by Victoria at about 50%, with notable contributions from Western Australia, Queensland, and Tasmania. New South Wales, however, is lagging behind in wind energy adoption. Despite varying government policies across states, wind power is clearly expanding, with significant projects underway. Key developments include Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy raising over AU$1 billion to expand the Clarke Creek Wind Farm in Queensland, which will become one of Australia’s largest wind generation sites with a capacity exceeding 1 GW after its second stage. This project alone is expected to power over 700,000 homes and reduce carbon emissions by 738,000 tonnes annually. In Victoria, a farmer-driven wind farm initiative led by Virya Energy plans to install 164 turbines, offering substantial community benefits such as direct payments