Australia has more than 50 wind energy projects in various stages of development as of 2025. Onshore wind projects in Australia account for 17.3 GW of renewable energy, with 5.99 GW of projects under construction. Wind energy plays a huge role in offsetting large amounts of greenhouse gasses and contributes about 10% to Australia's total electricity supply.

Wind energy in Australia is in steady growth, supported by the latest initiatives of the Australian government. In May 2024, the government awarded feasibility licenses for 12 offshore wind farm projects with a combined potential capacity of 25 GW in the Gippsland Offshore Wind Zone.

By the end of 2024, Australia’s onshore wind sector grew by 5.4 GW in installed capacity. Also, on a national scale, the average size of onshore wind projects in Australia grew from 84.4 MW in November 2023 to 100.7 MW in November 2024.

Currently, the Australian onshore wind farm project capacity has also reached 13.5 GW in 2024. According to Blackridge Research’s Australia Wind Power Market Outlook, the country needs twice the current wind capacity by 2030 to meet electricity demand.

Let’s explore the list of top upcoming onshore wind farms in Australia.

Top Onshore Wind Farm Projects in Australia

Western Green Energy Hub Wind Farm

The Western Green Energy Hub Wind Farm is the largest proposed wind farm in Australia. The onshore wind farm is part of the Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH), the largest renewable energy project located in the shires of Dundas and the city of Kalgoorlie-Boulder in southeast Western Australia. The 15,000 square kilometers project was developed by a consortium that included Mirning Green Energy Limited, InterContinental Energy, and CWP Global.

The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) will feature 3000 wind turbines and 25 million solar panel modules. In December 2021, the Western Australian Government announced that the WGEH would receive Lead Agency Services from the Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation. An application for Commonwealth Government Major Project Status is also being processed.

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This large-scale hybrid wind and solar project focuses on the demand for hydrogen vectors and export markets. Also, the project will be developed in stages over two decades, producing up to 50 GW of renewables-based power and up to 3.5 million tonnes of hydrogen vectors annually.

In July 2023, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Korea Electric Power Corporation for a Joint Development Agreement for renewables-based hydrogen production in Australia. The Final Investment decision will be made in 2027, and the first production is anticipated to commence in early 2030.

Australian Renewable Energy Hub Wind Farm 

The Australian Renewable Energy Hub Wind Farm is one of the largest upcoming wind farms in Australia. The wind farm, part of the Asian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH), formerly known as the Asian Renewable Energy Hub, is a large-scale wind and solar hybrid renewable energy project located in the Pilbara region of north-west Western Australia.

The wind farm project supports green hydrogen and green ammonia production for both domestic use and export. AREH will be developed over multiple phases on a 6,500-square-kilometer site, and the project has 26 GW of expected energy generation.

This capacity will include up to 3 GW dedicated to local energy users in the Pilbara region and up to 23 GW for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia for export.

The AREH will feature approximately 1,743 wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) panels mounted on low-impact steel frames. The hub will generate over 90 terawatt-hours per annum and around 1.6 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually. Also, the project focuses on the reduction of approximately 17 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year.

Contractors and Partners:

• BP: 40.5%
• Intercontinental Energy: 26.4%
• CWP Global: 17.8%
• Macquarie Capital and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group: 15.3%

In June 2021, the Federal Minister for the Environment declined environmental approval for the expanded proposal. BP acquired a 40.5% equity stake and became the operator of AREH in June 2022.

Construction is expected to begin in January 2026, with the project reaching completion by January 2036. The first phase of electricity production is anticipated by 2025, with HVDC transmission to Southeast Asia expected after 2026.

North Queensland Super Hub Wind Farm

The North Queensland Super Hub (NQSH) is a proposed 10-gigawatt renewable energy project located within the Northern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone. The project is a partnership between Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) and WindLab. It aims to generate renewable energy to produce green hydrogen, and the project is in the detailed planning stage, with land agreements in place.

The NQSH will feature wind turbines and solar photovoltaic (PV) panels. The first stage includes the Prairie Wind Farm (800 MW) and the Wongalee project (1,000 MW).

1.8 GW of renewable energy is generated in the first stage, which is sufficient to power approximately 250,000 homes in North Queensland.

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Contractors and Partners

• Fortescue Future Industries (FFI)
• WindLab

The Queensland Government announced the NQSH project in November 2023. Construction is expected to commence in 2025, with completion and power production anticipated by 2027.

In June 2024, the Integrated System Plan delayed the optimal timing of the North Queensland Energy Hub Expansion. The project will also have a 1,000-kilometer high-voltage network line between Townsville and Mount Is called CopperString 2.0.

Murchison Renewable Hydrogen Project Wind Farm

The Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Project is a large-scale renewable energy development located near Kalbarri in the midwest region of Western Australia. It is headed by Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP).

The project will use combined onshore wind and solar energy with a total capacity of approximately 6.1 GW to produce renewables-based hydrogen. The hydrogen will then be converted into ammonia, targeting an output of around 2 Mtpa. The project site is located about 20 kilometers north of Kalbarri and spans the Murchison House Station pastoral lease.

Contractors and Partners

Murchison Hydrogen Renewables Pty Ltd (Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners)

The onshore wind project includes the installation of up to 700 wind turbines with an installed capacity of around 3.7 GW and a solar PV farm with a capacity of around 1.5 GW. The decision on which wind turbine to harvest wind resources will be decided later.

The total electrolyzer capacity is anticipated to be around 3 GW, using up to 6 Gigalitres per annum (GLpa) of demineralized water. The produced hydrogen will be stored in up to 200 storage vessels and converted into ammonia at a plant with a 2 Mtpa capacity.

CIP announced a Memorandum of Understanding with LOTTE Chemical Corporation to collaborate on clean ammonia projects in March 2024. In December 2023, the project was shortlisted by ARENA to submit a full application for the AUD 2 billion Hydrogen Headstart Program.

The project construction phase is estimated to take approximately 5.5 years, including pre-construction activities. A final investment decision is expected in 2025.

Collinsville Green Energy Hub Wind Farm

The Collinsville Green Energy Hub is a large-scale wind and solar farm energy project proposed for an area near Collinsville and southwest of Bowen in North Queensland. The green energy hub is expected to generate up to 3,000 MW of renewable energy. It aims to support Queensland’s goal of achieving 70% renewable energy by 2032 and contribute to Australia's target of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.

The project is currently in the detailed planning stage, with various technical studies and environmental surveys underway. These studies aim to support the submission of a development application with the Queensland Government and a referral to the Department of Environment.

The exact number of wind turbines and the capacity distribution between wind and solar components are to be determined. The project includes extensive civil and electrical design studies, installation of meteorological masts, deployment of additional mobile wind monitoring units, and ecological surveys.

Contractors and Partners

Main Proponents: Ark Energy

The project has entered the final development stage, involving significant studies and stakeholder engagement. The project represents a total investment of over USD 7.5 billion. The target investment decision is expected by 2025, with project completion aimed at 2030.

Bellwether Wind Farm

The Bellwether Wind Farm is a proposed 3 GW onshore wind project in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. One of the largest wind farms in the country is developed by ACCIONA Energía. The wind project is expected to feature approximately 400 wind turbines spread across 100,000 hectares of farmland near Darkan, Arthur River, and Tarwonga. The wind farm will be located about  170 km southeast of Perth and 60 km east of Collie.

The 220-meter-tall wind turbines will be strategically located near the proposed Clean Energy Link - East transmission line for efficient energy distribution. Bellwether Wind Farm will provide an investment of up to AUD 1 billion, boosting the local economy and generating over 400 long-term construction jobs and more than 100 full-time operational roles.

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Since June 2024, ACCIONA Energía has been conducting wind monitoring studies in West Arthur to assess the project's feasibility and conducted detailed community engagement efforts in August 2024. Planning and environmental approvals are pending, with construction expected to commence in 2028.

Bungaban Renewable Energy Wind Farm

The Bungaban Renewable Energy Wind Farm is a 1,400 MW (1.4 GW) onshore wind power project proposed for the Western Downs and Banana Shire regions of Queensland, Australia. The USD 3.9 billion project is developed by Windlab, a subsidiary of the global renewable energy company. The wind farm is situated approximately 40 km from Wandoan and 60 km from Taroom, about 450 km northwest of Brisbane.

Bungaban Renewable Energy Wind Farm is part of Windlab’s South Queensland Renewable Generation Hub with integrated wind, solar, and battery storage projects.  Once operational by 2029, the wind farm will generate enough electricity to power up to 740,000 homes annually while eliminating 4 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions.

The wind farm will create 600 jobs and inject USD 500 million into the regional economy through local employment, supply chains, and contracting opportunities. The project will feature up to 204 wind turbines, a battery energy storage system (BESS), and associated infrastructure, including access roads, substations, and a 275kV transmission line connecting to Powerlink’s Wandoan South Substation.

The Bungaban Renewable Energy Wind Farm is currently in the permitting stage. Construction of the wind farm is expected to start in 2025, with commercial operations expected by December 2029. In June 2024, Tinto signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland, agreeing to buy the majority of electricity from the Bungaban wind energy project.

Some of the Largest Wind Farm Projects In Australia

• Capital Wind Farm - New South Wales
• Moorabool Wind Farm - South East of Ballarat, Victoria
• Golden Plains Wind Farm - Victoria 
• Willogoleche Wind Farm - Hallett in South Australia
• MacIntyre Wind Farm - Queensland
• Hornsdale Wind Farm - Jamestown, South Australia
• Dulacca Wind Farm - Dulacca and Drillham
• Clarke Creek Wind Farm - Queensland
• Macarthur Wind Farm - Hamilton, South Western Victoria
• Stockyard Hill Wind Farm - Melbourne 
• Liverpool Range Wind Farm - South Wales
• Murra Warra Wind Farm - North Western Victoria
• Silverton Wind Farm - North Western NSW
• Coopers Gap Wind Farm - Queensland

List of Top Onshore Wind Farm Developers In Australia

• Squadron Energy
• Mainstream Renewable Power
• Tilt renewables 
• Energy Estate
• Bluefloat Energy
• ACCIONA Energía
• Windlab
• WestWind Energy

Wind Energy in Australia

Australia is more committed to reducing pressure on energy bills and lower emissions by boosting the renewable energy industry in 2025. The Australian Government’s Powering Australia plan is part of the larger initiative to reduce fossil fuel emissions by 43% in 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. Australia has natural wind resources with 12 m/s wind speed in offshore areas like Bass Strait and also steady onshore wind flow.

As of January 2025, the MacIntyre Wind Farm in Queensland is Australia's largest operational wind farm. Located in the Southern Downs region, approximately 50 kilometers southwest of Warwick, the project has a capacity of 923 megawatts (MW) and features 162 turbines. There are approximately 2,000 wind turbines in Australia, which support broader green energy initiatives in the country.

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In terms of Onshore wind energy capacity by region, New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria each contributed approximately 1.5 GW in 2024. South Australia expanded its wind energy capacity by 600 MW and Western Australia saw a more modest increase of 300 MW in wind energy. Tasmania had the smallest addition of wind power with 62 MW of new capacity. 

The average wind project size also increased across most regions, except for Tasmania and Western Australia. Queensland is leading the wind projects in the country, with the highest average project size at 227.5 MW.

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