Macarthur Wind Farm (VIC)
Background The 420MW Macarthur Wind Farm, made up of 140 3MW turbines, is currently the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and is jointly owned by AGL Energy Limited (AGL) and Malakoff Corporation Berhad. Construction of the Macarthur Wind Farm took approximately 2.5 years and it has been fully operational since late January […]
Hallett Power Station (SA)
Background Built in 2001, EnergyAustralia’s Hallett Power Station has an installed capacity of 203MW and consists of 12 highly flexible gas-turbine generators that deliver electricity to the National Electricity Market. The power station generates electricity by using natural gas to power its 12 turbine units. Gas is supplied to the station from the Moomba pipeline. […]
AGL Hydroelectric Power (VIC)
Background AGL Hydro was established as a result of the disaggregation of the former State Electricity Commission of Victoria. AGL operates hydroelectric power stations in Victoria and NSW, with the three primary schemes located in the Kiewa, Dartmouth and Eildon catchments. Each of AGL’s generating schemes are located on different river catchments, enabling AGL to […]