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Starfish Hill Wind Farm
A sustainable energy source in Cape Jervis, SA.
Location: Cape Jervis, SA
Status: Operational
Network: SA_Power_Networks
22
Wind Turbines
33MW
Capacity
10,000
Avg Homes Powered Per Year
2003
Beginning of operationsAbout the project
Starfish Hill is the first wind farm built in South Australia, and its 68 metre steel towers were manufactured in Adelaide.
Much more than a beloved local landmark, the wind farm efficiently generates enough clean, renewable energy to power around 10,000 homes each year.
The wind farm has a total capacity of 33 MW, consisting of 22 turbines that are capable of generating up to 1.5MW each, and helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 40,000 tons each year of operation.
The site was selected because the area has consistently high winds, is sparsely populated and was previously cleared for farming and grazing.
The turbines are positioned on top of Starfish Hill, which is approximately 150m above sea level, and have a hub height of around 80m.
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