Project Update Week ending 6 March 2020

World’s biggest battery showcases robust renewable grid of the future 29 February International engineering, design and advisory of what pricing would have been if it had not company Aurecon today released a new been present in the market. report analysing the performance of the world’s largest lithium-ion battery energy Aurecon found that the existing 100 MW storage system and the value to the National facility reduced the Contingency Frequency Electricity Market following its second year of Control Ancillary Services costs by operation. approximately AU $80 million, and the total Regulation Frequency Control Ancillary The Hornsdale Power Reserve, owned and Services cost by approximately AU $36 operated by Neoen, supplied by Tesla, and million, for a total cost reduction of located in South Australia, continues to show approximately AU $116 million. to the world how one big battery can revolutionise renewable energy. Built two Aurecon’s latest report also provides analysis years ago in record time to stabilise the of the major network outage in Victoria on 16 state’s electricity grid, facilitate integration of November 2019 that caused the grid in the renewable energy and help prevent blackout state of South Australia to “island” or become events, the large-scale battery storage system separate from the rest of the national has delivered more than AU $150 million in electricity grid. electricity cost savings in its first two years of operation. “The islanding event in November 2019 resulted in substantial cost savings of Aurecon’s Managing Director – Energy, approximately AU $14 million, with Hornsdale Resources and Water Paul Gleeson said, “It Power Reserve’s presence significantly demonstrates at scale the potential for reducing the duration of price spikes during battery storage to provide fast acting supply the event when all services needed to be and demand balancing to the network, which sourced locally within the state of South is critical to maintaining consistent frequency Australia,” Mr Gleeson said. for grid stability and improving integration of renewable energy to the National Electricity Louis de Sambucy, Managing Director of Market.” Neoen Australia, acknowledged the importance of Aurecon’s report: The report quantifies the market benefit of “Realised with our partners Tesla, the the presence of Neoen’s Hornsdale Power expansion of the world’s largest battery will Reserve on the National Electricity Market not only mean more savings for all, but will throughout 2019, compared with a modelling also demonstrate the highly innovative services that batteries can provide to the grid

Page 1 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) and continue to position South Australia at The expected annual electrical output from the forefront of the energy transition,” said the Cherry Tree will power 37,000 Mr de Sambucy. average Victorian households and avoid the emission of 200,000 tonnes of CO2e annually. The Project Management Institute’s recently Once the wind farm is complete, partners recognised Hornsdale Power Reserve as one Infigen will purchase the electricity the wind of the world’s most influential projects of the farm generates and on-sell it into the grid. past 50 years. The Hornsdale Power Reserve’s expansion will go to only further demonstrate Regional Managing Director Justin Bailey said: that large-scale battery energy storage is an “We are really excited to see Cherry Tree essential part of the mix required to ensure Wind Farm enter its commissioning phase. grid reliability and stability in a controlled Our investment, together with the work of transition to renewables. our project partners, will soon see this asset producing clean energy for Victoria. As a key Aurecon continues to lead the development of provider of infrastructure and energy projects strategies, policies and projects to harness the that foster sustainable growth, we are really opportunities and navigate the risks of the proud to be part of this project helping the energy transition, working closely with federal, Victorian government in their efforts to de- state and territory governments and across carbonise the economy." industry to bring future energy ideas to life. Source: John Laing Source: Aurecon

PROJECT NEWS Two key milestones achieved Wollar Solar Farm at Australian wind farm mark Wollar Solar Development granted development consent by NSW state final development stages government for its proposed new 290 MW 2 March solar farm with 30 MW/30 MWh of battery The last wind turbine storage located approximately 7 kilometres was erected on 17 February and the wind (km) south of Wollar and 38 km north east of farm was energized (connected to the grid) Mudgee in the Central West and Orana region shortly afterwards on 20 February. of NSW.

The next phases of work now include the The project site is located in a rural area, with commissioning and testing of the substation the nearest non-associated residence located infrastructure, wind turbines and the wind about 2.8 km south. TransGrid’s existing farm control systems before the wind farm is Wollar Substation is located about 900 m east brought into operation. Reinstatement and of the proposed development footprint. The minor civils works are ongoing at site and site would have direct access to the electricity should be finished by April. network via existing transmission lines that traverse the site, as well as direct access to Once operational, the Cherry Tree Wind Farm the local and regional road network via will contribute to the Victorian Renewable Barigan Road or Maree Road. Energy Target (VRET) and its objective to see 25 per cent of the State’s electricity The project has an estimated capital generation supplied from renewable sources investment value of $431mil and will create by 2020, increasing to 50 per cent by 2030. up to 320 construction jobs and 5 full-time The project will also contribute to reducing operational jobs. greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuels from the power supply.

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Building Tasmania’s hydrogen grid, and up to 30 per cent lower than from dedicated off-grid renewable resources. energy industry 2 March “Government funding will be delivered With global markets actively looking at ways through a competitive Expression of Interest to decarbonise their economies, the process, due to open in the coming weeks, Tasmanian majority Liberal Government is which will align with the Australian investing $50 million over ten years to build a Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA’s) $70 renewable hydrogen industry here in million hydrogen funding round,” he said. Tasmania. “A major renewable hydrogen industry in Premier Peter Gutwein said Tasmania’s Tasmania plays to our strengths and Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan outlines real competitive advantages, complements our actions that will kick-start the renewable nationally significant Marinus Link and Battery hydrogen industry in Tasmania, creating of the Nation projects, and our commitment hundreds of jobs and injecting billions into our to taking real action on climate change and economy, particularly in regional areas. reducing emissions.”

“We will invest $20 million through a The Plan also outlines opportunities across Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Fund, government to increase hydrogen uptake provide up to $20 million in concessional including rolling out hydrogen buses, fleet loans and up to $10 million in support services vehicles and ferries. It is expected that private which include competitive electricity supply operators, such as Navigators, may also take arrangements and payroll tax relief, to drive up the option to use renewable hydrogen industry development,” he said. once it’s commercially available. The Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action “Our vision is that Tasmania will be Plan is available from the Department of State commercially exporting hydrogen by 2030.” Growth at www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au

The Plan identified that a 1,000 megawatt Source: Tasmania Government renewable hydrogen facility (approximately enough power for 1 million households) was feasible and would create an estimated 1,000 PROJECT NEWS - 1,200 local jobs, and support a further 2,000 megawatts of renewable energy investment Tailem Bend 2 Solar Farm in our State. Vena Energy submitted an application for a variation to amend the ‘As Built layout’ Hydrogen, which can be used for a broad drawing of the Coorong Solar Substation to range of energy applications, is produced allow for the effective connection of the from water using electrolysis. Using Tailem Bend Solar Project Stage Two via the Tasmania’s abundant renewable energy, we necessary upgrades to the Coorong Solar can produce hydrogen with zero emissions, Substation. The intent of the variation is to making it very attractive to both domestic and allow for the addition of a new substation bay international markets including Japan, South in order to abide by regulatory requirements Korea, Singapore and China. and an allowance for a potential harmonic filter or reactive plant to accommodate the Minister for Energy, Guy Barnett, said the plan connection of the Tailem Bend Solar Project outlines that Tasmania’s natural and Stage Two to the NEM. established advantages means we can produce renewable hydrogen up to 15 per cent cheaper than from the mainland power

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Vestas secures service Cowling, Head of Vestas Australia and New Zealand. "As a result of our comprehensive agreement for Senvion knowledge of Senvion technology, we are turbines in Australia pleased to support Nexif Energy and other 3 March customers for the lifetime of their Senvion Leveraging its industry-leading multibrand fleet." service capabilities, Vestas has secured a service agreement with Nexif Energy for the "Nexif Energy is pleased to appoint Vestas as maintenance of the 126 MW Senvion turbines its long-term maintenance services provider of the first stage of the 212 MW Lincoln Gap for the stage one Senvion turbines at our wind farm in South Australia. ," said Matthew Bartley, Founder and Co-CEO of Nexif Energy. Vestas will deliver a long-term Active Output "Following Senvion's insolvency, Nexif Energy Management 5000 (AOM 5000) contract for stepped in to oversee completion of the 35 M140 3.6 MW Senvion turbines to construction, and with stage one now maximise the project's energy production and operating, and maintenance and performance provide long-term business certainty for Nexif in the hands of a leading industry services Energy. Delivery of service will commence provider - Vestas, Nexif Energy is well immediately and will include the additional positioned to complete stage two and move benefits of scheduled maintenance for the forward with implementation of our substation, all high voltage equipment and the expansion plans." facility roads. The Lincoln Gap wind farm is in an ideal As the wind industry's largest multibrand location due to its excellent wind resource service provider, the Lincoln Gap agreement is and great access to the grid, which will enable an addition to Vestas' existing portfolio of 107 it to export over 800,000 MWh a year to the MW Senvion turbines in Australia under long- Australian energy consumers. term, full-scope service agreements. Globally, Vestas is now servicing over 300 MW of Source: Vestas Senvion turbines in Australia, Europe and the US. The high quality of execution and performance is underpinned by more than Acting on Climate Change 10,000 dedicated service employees and a 3 March global network across 69 countries. Tasmania has a proud history as a quiet leader on climate action, with a strong track record "Multibrand service deals like Lincoln Gap of renewable energy and innovation, helping demonstrate how Vestas can leverage our to reduce our emissions and those of the market experience, broad service solutions nation. capability and extensive supply chain to provide value for our customers throughout We were the first state to achieve zero net the wind farm lifecycle - whether that is for emissions, and we have the lowest per capita service on Vestas turbines or third party emissions of all States and Territories. We are machines," says Clive Turton, President of also one of the lowest net emitters of carbon Vestas Asia Pacific. "We are proud that dioxide on the planet, but we know there is customers all throughout our region can turn more that we can, and should do. to Vestas' broad range of industry-leading and cost-efficient service solutions." Which is why our Government has today announced a review of our target of net zero "We offer unmatched expertise to service all emissions by 2050. major turbine brands, and a total of more than 30 non-Vestas models," says Peter

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I have requested that central agencies, DPAC Federation Asset Management Holdings Pty and Treasury, conduct a detailed analysis of Ltd (“Federation”) and Squadron Wind Energy the pathway our state would need to take and Development Pty Ltd (an Australian based the challenges and opportunities available in energy and natural resources developer and achieving net zero emissions before 2050. The explorer privately owned by the Minderoo process will be informed by science, Group of Companies) (“Squadron”) (together economics, and the views of our businesses the “Consortium”) under which the and community. Consortium will acquire 100% of the outstanding ordinary shares in Windlab by The detailed analysis and targeted way of a Scheme of Arrangement (“Scheme”). consultation will occur over the next 6 months and will be used to responsibly and sensibly Under the Scheme, Windlab shareholders would inform amendments to the Climate Change receive cash consideration of $1.00 per Windlab (State Action) Act and Tasmania’s new Action share (“Scheme Consideration”), subject to all Plan for 2021 onwards. applicable conditions being satisfied or waived and the Scheme being implemented. The fact is, Tasmania has enormous opportunities in renewable energy, to grow The Scheme is subject to shareholder and our economy, attract industries and court approval in accordance with the investment, create jobs and also support requirements of Part 5.1 of the Corporations Australia's transition to renewable clean and Act 2001 (Cth). reliable base load energy supply. Importantly, we are already on track to meet our target of Unanimous recommendation of the Board being 100% in renewable energy by 2022. The Board of Directors of Windlab (“Board”) unanimously recommend that Windlab That is why, today we have announced a new shareholders vote in favour of the Scheme, in renewable energy target of 200 per cent of the absence of a Superior Proposal and our current needs by 2040, to double our subject to an Independent Expert concluding renewable generation. This target will be in the Independent Expert’s Report (and detailed in a new Renewable Energy Action continuing to conclude) the Scheme is in the Plan, to be released in April that will set best interests of Windlab shareholders. Tasmania on the pathway of becoming the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia. Subject to those same qualifications, each director of Windlab intends to vote all the Source: Tasmania Government Windlab shares held or controlled by them in favour of the Scheme.

Windlab – execution of In making this recommendation, the Board considered several factors, including: scheme implementation • Premium: the Scheme Consideration of agreement with Squadron $1.00 per share represents a: o 38.9% premium to the closing share price of Energy and Federation Asset Windlab shares on ASX of $0.72 on 17 January Management 2020 4 March o 40.1% premium to the 30 trading day VWAP Excerpt: Windlab Limited (ASX:WND), of $0.71 per share; and ("Windlab", the "Company") is pleased to o 30.0% premium to the 6-month VWAP of announce that it has entered into a binding $0.77 per share; Scheme Implementation Agreement (“SIA”) • Certainty of value: Windlab’s shareholders with Wind Acquisition 1 Pty Ltd (an will receive 100% cash consideration at a investment vehicle of funds managed by certain cash price; and

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• Limited Conditionality: the Scheme is subject Telstra has a responsibility to to customary conditions for a transaction of this nature, including (but not limited to) act and we are regulatory, court and Windlab shareholder 4 March approvals and no material adverse change Telstra is one of the largest consumers of occurring in relation to Windlab. power in the country. Powering networks to cover a continent this big so that millions of Charles Macek, Lead Independent Director Australians stay connected requires and Chairman of the Independent Board something in the order of 5.9 petajoules of Committee commented: “Federation, who energy each year and last year that resulted in currently own approximately 18.7% of nearly 1.3m tonnes of greenhouse gas Windlab’s shares on issue, has been a emissions. supportive shareholder. The Consortium shares the Company’s vision of harnessing the As businesses, governments, communities significant opportunity for wind energy across and all of us as individuals increasingly adapt Australia, South and Eastern Africa. We are and adopt new digital technologies, the excited about the opportunity of accelerating volume of data on our network grew by 26 our development activities and continuing to per cent last year alone and is expected to identify new project opportunities using our triple by 2025. proprietary Windscape technology.” The good news is many of the digital “In the discussions to date, we have been initiatives that sit behind this massive increase impressed by the Consortium’s grasp of in the consumption of data are having their Windlab’s assets and development portfolio own positive impact on the environment. and our strategic potential.” Sensors deployed in their millions are creating previously undreamt-of efficiencies through Andrew Forrest AO, chairman of Squadron smart cities with connected wheelie bins and Energy, said: “We’re pleased to be part of the traffic lights, smart manufacturing with Consortium investing in Windlab. The unique connected robots and tooling and even smart technical capabilities of the team and the agriculture with connected farm gates and strong portfolio of project opportunities give farm animals. Windlab a leading position in wind generation in Australia. Alongside our recent investments These all have the potential to achieve major in solar projects, this investment also environmentally positive efficiencies but, at underscores Squadron Energy’s vision for a the same time, they also drive more data sustainable energy future.” requirements over the internet thereby increasing the energy needed to power Federation’s Head of Renewable Energy, telecommunication networks. Stephen Panizza said: “Windlab is a natural fit for Federation and our investment partners. At Telstra we have been working hard to We believe that Windlab is the clear leader ensure that this does not lead to an increase among Australian wind energy developers, in our greenhouse gas emissions and we are with great management, unique IP and a on track to meet our target to reduce our portfolio comprising some of the best wind greenhouse gas emissions intensity in the projects in the National Electricity Market. three years to June 2020 by 50 per cent. Our Consortium brings not only deep experience in renewables, but the capital However, I believe we need to do even more. necessary to develop the portfolio and capture Windlab’s full potential.” The defining challenge of the 2020s In a recent speech on responsible business I Source: Windlab said climate change would be the defining challenge of the 2020s. I stand by that

Page 6 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) comment, conscious there will be other issues Australia and our other business locations for to challenge us. Events including Australia’s output equivalent to 100 per cent of the Black Summer of bushfires have raised urgent energy we consume in all of our operations, questions in the community about what including our networks, buildings and data climate change means and, more importantly, centres by 2025. This will have the effect of what must be done. The science is clear. helping to decarbonise the Australian Climate change, driven by greenhouse gas electricity grid for Telstra and everyone else. It emissions, is creating risks that impact our builds on our work to date in underwriting economy, our environment, our communities Australian renewable energy generation via and each of us individually. Power Purchase Agreements including solar and wind projects. We will continue to invest I also said that it can be popular to comment in Australia and also tap into offshore on what others should be doing, particularly certificate markets. government. However, what I am more interested in is what we are doing at Telstra 3. Reduce our absolute emissions by at least and what I am doing to make a difference as 50 per cent by 2030, an ambitious target an individual. There is a collective and based on our commitment to the Paris increasing sense of responsibility and urgency Agreement that we announced last year and to act. Everyone has a role to play. The biggest consistent with the associated ICT sector risk to climate change is believing it’s ambition. We will achieve this reduction someone else’s problem to fix. through a range of initiatives including increasing investment in our energy efficiency Against this background, at Telstra we are program, advancements in new technology, today announcing a significant acceleration in building climate change considerations into our response to reducing our impact on long term business planning as well as the climate change. progressive decarbonisation of the electricity grid as the uptake of renewables grows. Simply put, we have three key goals: 1. To be carbon neutral in our operations from We recognise that we do not have all of the this year, 2020 – This means that we have to answers on how we will achieve this but our build on the great work we have already been intent is clear, our ambition is set and we are doing to improve the efficiency of our energy committed to achieving it. consumption in our networks through the implementation of more efficient To deliver against these ambitious and infrastructure and counteract the balance of important goals, there are five key areas we emissions from our business via investment in are focusing on. carbon offsets. Offsets will be sourced largely from renewable energy projects both in First – we will lead by example. We will hold Australia and the countries where we operate. ourselves to account in terms of our own This also builds on the certification last year of targets and the support we offer other our sub-brand Belong as Australia’s first businesses on their climate emission carbon neutral telco. management journeys. We also want to contribute to the broader discussion on 2. To be renewable leaders by enabling climate, adding our technical expertise and renewable energy generation equivalent to advocacy to a discussion that is factual, 100 per cent of our consumption by 2025. In science-based and focussed on supporting an inter-connected energy grid, new outcomes that accelerate carbon emission renewable generation has the effect of reduction. decarbonising the grid for everyone. To support this, by 2025 Telstra will own or Second – we will actively reduce our contract renewable energy generation in emissions on an absolute basis. We have

Page 7 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) reviewed the sources of our emissions and Australia’s first offshore wind have scoped a major program of work to reduce our energy consumption over the next project starts underwater decade. This includes upgrading inefficient studies equipment and accelerating decommissioning 6 March of equipment that is no longer needed. Underwater investigations are kicking off on Australia’s first offshore wind project – the Third – we will drive change from the inside Star of the South – off the south coast of out including assisting our employees to Victoria. understand and manage their own carbon footprint as well as encouraging and Seabed and marine mammal studies are part supporting our suppliers on their own de- of a program of site investigations that are carbonisation journeys and will reach out to helping to understand the site conditions and our top 100 suppliers to identify opportunities plan for an offshore wind farm off the coast of to drive emissions reduction. Gippsland, connecting into the Latrobe Valley.

Fourth – in order to maximise the positive role Specialists are deploying from Lakes Entrance we can play in decarbonising the Australian today to study the seabed using the local economy, we will enable our customers and vessel the Silver Star. Over two weeks, a crew the community by providing lower will complete 24-hour seabed investigations greenhouse gas emissions products and including, mapping the seafloor, measuring services as well as investing in energy and water depths and identifying any buried emissions management initiatives. This builds infrastructure such as cables or shipwrecks. on our work to date in enabling other major corporates to access renewable Power Data collected from these studies will help Purchase Agreements. determine the type of support structures needed for the wind turbines. Fifth – climate change will continue to impact on our business and the resilience of our Acoustic monitoring is also being undertaken networks and services will remain a top to understand the number and type of marine priority. Our customers rely on us to keep mammals in and around the project area. them connected with the best technology and Equipment that is similar to a microphone is the best experience on the best network and on the seabed floor recording the sounds of we will continue to focus on that marine mammals such as whales and dolphins responsibility while addressing climate – capturing sounds up to 20 kilometres away. concerns. That is our purpose – to build a connected future so everyone can thrive. To complement the acoustic monitoring, aerial surveys of the project area are Source: Telstra underway to visually identify marine mammals.

Aerial bird surveys are also being undertaken by flying a light plane off the coast near Port Albert to identify the number and type of birds in the area seasonally. This data is being supported by migratory bird tagging to understand the flightpaths of various species.

Onshore bird surveys started last month and involve tagging and counting birds in the

Page 8 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) dunes. Soil testing is also underway to investment in the Gippsland region and understand the local ground conditions. broader economy.”

Wind and wave monitoring equipment has Source: Star of the South been out at sea since November 2019, collecting data on the wind profile and wave conditions and will continue for several years NEW PROJECT to inform the wind farm design. Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Like a out at sea, the Star of the Solar Farm South would involve wind turbines in the Canterbury-Bankstown Council has identified ocean generating electricity and connecting land in the Salt Pan Creek Area as potential into the grid in the Latrobe Valley via development site for a Solar Farm. Council’s underground cables and substations. selected delivery is development and (if feasible) construction of the Solar Farm under It has the potential to power up to 2000MW a single contract. of electricity, providing a consistent and reliable source of energy and powering Council is seeking Expression of Interest hundreds of thousands of Victorian homes. ("EOIs") from suitably qualified and experienced Respondents for design, Offshore wind is a proven diver of jobs and investigation, approvals and construction of a investment overseas including in the UK, solar farm on a former landfill site (of approx. Denmark and Germany. Australia has a unique 30,000m2) in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA. opportunity to kick start its own booming This includes options for maintenance and offshore wind industry with the Star of the operation of the constructed solar farm and South, delivering economic benefits to may include options for electricity offtake. Gippsland, Victoria and Australia. Successful respondents will be placed on a Quotes attributable to Star of the South Chief short list to receive an invitation to tender for Development Officer, Erin Coldham: this project once Council is ready to proceed “We’re undertaking underwater (early 2020). investigations to collect important data to help inform the wind farm design, including Contact: Gary Soo the number and type of wind turbines.” Tel: (02) 9707 9678 Email: [email protected] “Mapping the seabed and collecting baseline information on the ground conditions is an important part of understanding the site and Brazilian renewable energy planning for an offshore wind project off the south coast of Gippsland.” company chooses Victoria 6 March “The Star of the South would provide a The Andrews Labor Government is adding to reliable and consistent source of power, Victoria’s renewable energy credentials with supplying around 18% of Victoria’s electricity one of Brazil’s leading renewable energy needs and helping to prevent against consultancies to establish its Australian/New blackouts in summer.” Zealand HQ in Melbourne.

“Offshore wind is a proven technology in Minister for Energy Environment and Climate Europe where there is a booming industry, Change Lily D’Ambrosio and Parliamentary we’re excited about the opportunities the Star Secretary to the Treasurer Steve Dimopoulos of the South could create for jobs and today announced that energy services firm

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Grupo Energia will create up to 70 new local “The fact that yet another global company has jobs as part of its investment in Victoria chosen to invest in Victoria’s thriving including technical, commercial and renewable energy industry speaks volumes engineering roles. about our strong credentials in this sector.”

Founded in 2004 in Brazil, Grupo Energia is Quote attributed to Parliamentary Secretary focused on delivering complete solutions to to the Treasurer Steve Dimopoulos wind, solar, hydro and other alternative “This investment by a leading Brazilian energy power sources and energy storage systems. company is a further example of strengthening ties between Victoria and Latin The company is a leader in Brazil and across America’s growing economies.” Latin America, delivering advisory, management and operation support for solar, Quote attributed to Grupo Energia’s CEO wind, hydroelectric and other renewable Rubens Brandt power generation projects. “The Victorian Government’s support was instrumental to our decision to locate the The company is also a market leader in energy company’s Australia & NZ headquarters in storage and power transmission Melbourne.” management. Source: Victoria Government It is the latest company to invest in Victoria’s renewable energy industry, following in the footsteps of Mainstream Renewable Power, Port of Newcastle a powerful Total Eren, Tilt Renewables, Acciona Nordex, BayWa re, X-Elio and Iberdrola. link for renewable energy in NSW Victoria’s renewable energy targets will 6 March increase the share of electricity generated by Newcastle has again demonstrated its role as renewables to 25 per cent by 2020, 40 per a critical trade gateway for Australia’s take-up cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030. of renewable energy technology, with the

latest batch of wind farm components set to These targets are expected to create around arrive in the next week. 24,000 jobs by 2030 and drive an additional

$5.8 billion in economic activity in Victoria. More than 200 wind turbines have been

imported through Port of Newcastle over the Victoria also has a strong and competitive past four years and this number is set to grow financial services sector ready to support new a further 25% this year with the arrival of energy technology investments, providing an another two shipments aboard specialist ideal base for expansion into the Asia Pacific project cargo ships, Industrial Strength and region. BBC Coral.

The Labor Government supports investment The 54 Vestas V117-4.2 MW turbines blades from South American based companies such will arrive in three pieces and be stored at the as Grupo Energia through Invest Victoria and Port for several months before being its Victorian Government Trade and transported almost 500 kilometres by truck to Investment office in Santiago. the project site in Collector, located about

halfway between Goulburn and Canberra. Quote attributed to Minister for Energy,

Environment and Climate Change Lily The on-site storage – a unique advantage at D’Ambrosio Port of Newcastle compared with other ports – reduces double-handling of cargo and

Page 10 (Click on relevant project links to go to online Project Database) unnecessary truck movements in regional providers, who have the complex task of NSW. transporting oversized components from the country of manufacture to wind farms across Construction on the 226.8MW Collector Wind regional New South Wales. Farm began in May 2019 and is expected to be completed in 2021, with the supply chain a “Port of Newcastle is pleased to be providing product of collaboration between turbine the ocean gateway for this trade, which is manufacturer Vestas, heavy haul logistics aligned with our vision to remain a world- group Rex J Andrews, independent power leading energy port through facilitating new producer and project owner RATCH-Australia and existing forms of energy.” and Port of Newcastle. Vestas’ Australian Wind Technology Project Upon arrival at the construction site, each Manager Construction, Ajay Pancholi, said the turbine will be assembled to its full height of company selected Port of Newcastle because 150 metres to the tips of the blades. the ample amount of storage space required for turbine components was available close to Collector Wind Farm will produce enough the arrival berth. safe, clean, reliable electricity to power up to 80,000 homes on average each year. “The Collector Wind Farm project is progressing well and will commence RATCH-Australia’s Collector Wind Farm is one installation of turbines by end of March of many renewable energy developments 2020,” Mr Pancholi said. under construction across the state as the Berejiklian Government pushes towards net Rex J Andrews Operations Manager Warrick zero emission energy by 2050. Andrews said the company was proud to be contributing to the take-up of renewable Port of Newcastle CEO Craig Carmody said the energy through its logistics support for the growing wind farm import trade was one Collector Wind Farm development. element of the Port’s sustainability plans. “The Rex J Andrews and Port of Newcastle “Port of Newcastle is diversifying its trade as it teams both pride themselves on being able to strives to create a safe, sustainable and offer flexible, tailored logistics services for environmentally and socially responsible Port customers that support the supply chain that realises its potential,” Mr Carmody said. needs of large-scale infrastructure projects such as the Collector Wind Farm,” Mr “We have further grown the wind farm Andrews said. importation trade since receiving components for the White Rock Wind Farm in late 2016. According to the Climate Council, 17.3%* of NSW energy was generated from renewable “When the Collector project comes online, sources, including solar and wind in 2018. Port of Newcastle will have helped facilitate the import of 269 wind turbines, generating To date Port of Newcastle has welcomed two enough renewable energy to power about shipments of turbine components destined 374,000 homes each year. for Collector, with another four shipments expected between now and May. “This important trade is only possible due to the work of specialist heavy haul logistics Source: Port of Newcastle

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