Western Australian energy retailer Synergy has officially commenced construction on the 105-megawatt (MW) King Rocks Wind Farm in the state’s Wheatbelt region, marking another major step in the government’s push toward renewable energy expansion.
Supported by AUD 513 million (USD 338 million / EUR 291.2 million) in state funding, the wind farm will feature 17 Vestas V162-6.2 MW turbines mounted on towers up to 125 metres tall. Once operational, the project will generate enough clean electricity to power approximately 70,000 homes across Western Australia.
Located northeast of Hyden, roughly 350 kilometres east of Perth, the King Rocks Wind Farm is scheduled for commissioning in 2027.
The project follows Synergy’s selection of Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS) in 2024 as the turbine supplier. Site approvals were finalised in late 2023, paving the way for the start of construction.
The initiative reinforces Synergy’s commitment to developing Western Australia’s renewable energy infrastructure. Just a month ago, the company submitted a planning application for a 2-gigawatt clean energy hub in the Shire of Carnamah, which will integrate 1,000 MW of wind power, 500 MW of solar capacity, and a 500-MW battery energy storage system (BESS).
The King Rocks project forms part of the state’s broader strategy to decarbonize its energy mix and achieve net-zero emissions targets.
