Construction began in early 2008, and the wind farm became fully operational in October 2009.

In 2009, the project was expected to have a capacity factor of 35.8%,[2] and thus generate on average 441 GWh of energy per year.

It is located in open farming country, with minimal obstructions in the landscape and smooth topography.

It is a massive boost to the renewable energy sector and an environmentally sensible way to offset the power needs of the desalination plant.

Some residents who live nearby to the Capital Wind Farm have complained about the noise from the turbines.