Octopus Australia has acquired Dulacca Wind Farm from the RES Group, the world’s largest independent renewable energy company. Once active, the wind farm – which is located in the Western Downs Region – will contribute to the Queensland Government’s target of 50% renewable energy by 2030 and provide generation diversity to the electricity network.
Combining multi-disciplinary technical capability with project and industry experience, WSP supported Octopus Investments with technical due diligence in the acquisition phase. This included review of key contracts, assessment for scope gaps, commentary on potential risk mitigation, technology review of the proposed wind turbines and review of technical aspects relating to the project.
Helping achieve renewable energy targets
Building on prior work completed in the advisory stages, WSP’s role as OE will see us combining our engineering expertise and wind farm construction experience to provide design review, site inspections and technical support, while acting to reduce the overall risk in delivery of the 43 4.2MW wind turbine generators.
“WSP brings extensive OE experience in the Australian wind farm construction industry, and we have resourced the project with a predominantly Queensland based team that has an appreciation of the local environment and climate conditions, says Natalie Lukies, WSP Project Director. “Of course, they will be supported by our national and global network as needed.”
Due to be completed in May 2023, the Dulacca Wind Farm will contribute to helping Queensland reach its renewable energy targets. It also represents a significant contribution to the decarbonisation of power in Australia.
Natalie adds, “We’re thrilled to be moving directly to our OE engagement after supporting Octopus Investments in their acquisition of the project. Our continued involvement with Dulacca Wind Farm is a testament to our highly experienced team and we’re looking forward to delivering a future ready project capable of providing renewable energy for years to come.”
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