The 30 new turbines will contribute an extra 103MW of wind-generated electricity to Western Australia’s grid.
This phase will include the installation of 30 additional wind turbines, complementing the 51 turbines already operational since 2020. The new turbines will add 103 megawatts (MW) of wind energy to Western Australia’s electricity grid, bringing the total capacity of the wind farm to 283MW. Each turbine matches the specifications of the existing models, with a tip height of 152 meters and blades measuring 67 meters.
The Warradarge facility will supply electricity to approximately 164,000 households annually, becoming the largest wind farm connected to the South West Interconnected System. Completion of the expansion is expected by 2027, with around 120 jobs created during peak construction.
Amber-Jade Sanderson, Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation, said: “I am pleased to announce construction starting on this important wind energy project for WA. The expansion of Warradarge wind farm represents a significant increase and contribution to renewable power generation in WA. Our state has abundant wind resources, particularly in the Midwest region. This project, along with other grid-scale wind and solar farms and big batteries, will enable us to exit coal by 2030 – faster than any other state.
“Relying on coal-fired power generation no longer makes sense – economically or environmentally. Warradarge Stage Two is not just about building a bigger wind farm – it’s about building a better future for generations to come.”
The Warradarge expansion is one of several renewable energy projects in Western Australia, which collectively represent over 9.8GW of planned capacity by 2030. These projects aim to support the gradual transition away from coal-fired electricity generation in the region.
Tom Frood, General Manager of Bright Energy Investments, said: “Warradarge wind farm is recognised as one of the best in the country and Stage 2 will consolidate this success. We will continue to work closely with the local community and stakeholders to ensure the project benefits everyone.”
In a separate development, in March 2025, Swiss private equity firm Partners Group completed the acquisition of an energy portfolio comprising 11 natural gas power plants in California, with a combined capacity of 1.9GW.
