[2][3] Based on a capacity factor of around 35%, it is estimated that the long-term average generation will be approximately 1,250 GWh per year.
It is the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere generating enough power for 220,000 homes and abating 1.7 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, at a capacity factor of 35%.
[6] AGL Energy also invested an additional $27m in the substation, which is completely owned by the company.
[1] In 2013, Meridian sold its 50% share in the wind farm to Malaysian power company Malakoff Corporation Berhad for A$650 million.
[9] AGL Energy will operate and maintain the wind farm in place of Morrison & Co and Malakoff.