Wind energy is a sustainable, economic and environmentally responsible alternative to burning fossil fuels (coal, gas or oil). It is one of the most cost-effective and efficient forms of renewable generation.
Wind power has many benefits compared to conventional electricity generation from fossil fuels, the main one being no greenhouse gas emissions or other air pollution.
AGL operates a number of existing wind farms in Australia with new development projects in the pipeline. If all projects proceed, AGL could be operating over 232 wind turbines in South Australia with a combined capacity of over 460 MW by 2011. This represents sufficient power to supply approximately 250,000 average households.
Hallett wind farms boost regional economy and job creation: independent study.
The regional economy in South Australia is better off as a result of AGL’s Hallett group of wind farms, according to an independent study released by AGL. The comprehensive study, prepared by consultants Sinclair Knight Merz (SKM), has investigated the economic impacts that AGL’s Hallett wind farm projects have had on the mid-north region of South Australia, encompassing the Regional Council of Goyder, Northern Areas Council and Clare and Gilbert Valley Council areas. View the report here or read our media release.
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View a 3d visualisation of a Wind Farm generating power into homes.
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