Turbine Manufacturing
Dundonnell Wind Farm celebrates commencement of construction
Tilt Renewables will today celebrate the commencement of construction of its 80-turbine, $560 million Dundonnell Wind Farm at an event at the Dundonnell community hall. As one of Victoria’s largest renewable energy facilities, the Dundonnell Wind Farm will play an instrumental part in helping Victoria reach its 2025 renewable energy target.
The Dundonnell Wind Farm will bring a multitude of benefits to its local community and wider south west Victoria, as well as to Victoria’s renewables industry. The wind farm will:
- Create approximately 200 construction jobs and 1,500 indirect jobs
- Generate approximately 1,230 gigawatt hours of energy per year, enough to power about 245,000 homes or more than enough emission-free electricity for all of Ballarat, Warrnambool and Geelong
- Boost local manufacturing through sourcing components for the project from suppliers in south west Victoria.
Construction is already underway, including upgrading the public Woorndoo-Streatham Road, building an on-site quarry and starting earth works required for the overhead transmission line. In February, Tilt Renewables’ turbine partner Vestas, opened a new turbine assembly plant in Geelong, creating 20 full-time jobs associated with the assembly of some of the major components for the Dundonnell Wind Farm.
Construction is expected to take just under two years, with the project set to be fully operational in late 2020. Once operational, the Dundonnell Wind Farm will avoid the emission of roughly 1.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide – the equivalent of removing about 440,000 cars from the road.
Tilt Renewables Chief Executive, Deion Campbell, says the wind farm was conceived in 2009 by the landowners and after many years of planning and detailed studies, including consultation with all stakeholders, received approvals in 2016 from the Victorian and Federal Governments.
“Now, after three further years of hard work in planning and preparation, Tilt Renewables has begun construction of the Dundonnell Wind Farm which will use the latest, most efficient wind turbine technology. This is the time to thank everyone who has been involved along the way – it’s been a massive team effort working closely with Dundonnell landowners and the community, the Victorian Government and our business partners to get to this point.”
“For the Dundonnell community, we’re delighted that many local businesses are already benefiting from the construction of the wind farm thanks to an increase in local economic activity,” said Mr Campbell.
Tilt Renewables is helping Victoria’s transition to the next generation of energy. Around 87 per cent of the power generated from the Dundonnell Wind Farm has been contracted to both the Victorian State Government, under the Victorian Renewable Energy Auction Scheme (VREAS), and to Snowy Hydro through its Renewable Energy Procurement Program.
In response to Tilt Renewables’ winning bid for the Dundonnell Wind Farm under the VREAS, Victoria’s Energy Minster Lily D’Ambrosio praised the new renewable energy projects for the multitude of benefits they are bringing to Victoria.
“Renewable energy creates jobs, drives growth, and protects our environment – and importantly, helps drive down power prices for Victorian households and businesses,” said Minister D’Ambrosio.
The Dundonnell Wind Farm started as an idea by a group of local farmers who aspired to host a wind farm on their properties. One of 12 host landowners, Will Lynch, said celebrating the start of construction is a proud moment for those involved.
“Today’s a great day for the landowners, the Dundonnell Wind Farm is something we’ve all wanted. Not only will it be a way to supplement our income, but we’ve got to look at renewable energy as a way of reducing our greenhouse emissions.
“We see the wind farm as benefiting the whole community – it will supplement my business as a wool-grower, and it will be good for local businesses in the area and our local economy as a whole,” said Mr Lynch.
Tilt Renewables has worked closely with AusNet Services to create a shared transmission line solution which will be able to be used by other wind farm operators to reduce the amount of transmission line infrastructure. AusNet Services will build, own and operate the project’s network connection infrastructure. World-leading designer and manufacturer of wind turbines, Vestas, will provide the project’s 80 wind turbines and deliver the balance of plant under a full Engineer, Procure and Construct (EPC) contract.
Tilt Renewables Chief Executive, Deion Campbell, says the Dundonnell Wind Farm is a strong example of how Tilt Renewables is delivering on its growth ambitions. The project realises a 50 per cent increase in Tilt Renewables’ asset base and has been well supported by shareholders through a recent successful equity raise for the project.
“Dundonnell positions Tilt Renewables well for further growth – growth that is important in helping Australia transition to cleaner, next generation energy,” said Mr Campbell.
Manufacturers of wind turbines
SoyutWind: Powering Tomorrow from Today The Wind Turbine Manufacturer of Türkiye
In the heart of Türkiye, a revolution is spinning. Since 2000, SoyutWind, born from the legacy of Çolak Holding, has harnessed the invisible and unleashed the incredible.
We’re not just building turbines; we’re engineering the future.
At our factory in Ankara-TÜRKİYE, spanning 135,000 square meters with 15,000 square meters of indoor space, we work diligently every day alongside our skilled engineers and manufacturing team, knowing that we are shaping the future.
Our mission is to make renewable energy sources more accessible and effective, guided by our commitment to sustainable total quality management.
We continuously develop and rigorously test our wind turbine technologies to meet, exceeding the highest industry standards. Our international certifications reflect our unwavering commitment to sustainability and quality.
Our products, ranging from grid-connected wind turbines to residential battery-powered wind turbines and the Soyut WindMill agricultural water pump, are all developed with an unwavering commitment to innovation.
With our 50 years of industrial heritage, 25 years of wind turbine manufacturing experience, robust financial foundation, skilled and experienced team, an extensive domestic and international service network, and exceptional production and engineering capabilities, we proudly lead the way with groundbreaking achievements.
We face the future with confidence.
• Pioneers of direct drive wind turbines up to 1 MW – a first in Türkiye and the region
• Turbine capacity reaching up to 2.5 MW
• 50 years of industrial mastery
• 25 years of relentless wind energy innovation
Our sprawling 135,000-square-meter facility isn’t just a factory. It’s where dreams take flight.
SoyutWind stands as Türkiye’s premier local wind turbine manufacturer, holding the distinction of being the country’s first and only. Our international certifications attest to our world-class standards, while our expansive network spans nations, empowering communities. Our arsenal of innovation includes:
1.Grid-connected titans of power
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But our true power? It’s not in our machines; it’s in our people.
A team is driven not by the wind but by passion. By vision. By the unyielding belief that we can change the world, one turbine at a time.
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From the hills of Anatolia to the far corners of the globe, SoyutWind isn’t just riding the winds of change; we’re creating them.
LEITWIND, the only Italian manufacturer of megawatt-class wind turbines (ranging from 250 kW to 3,000 kW), stands out in the market for its ability to customize products, always aiming to find the most efficient and reliable solutions for its customers. This customer-focused approach has led to the erection of over 400 wind turbines worldwide, including 10 installations in Turkey
This success is driven by continuous investments in R&D and the support of LEITWIND’s parent company, High Technology Industries (HTI) Group—a global leader in the winter sports sector with brands like LEITNER, POMA, DEMACLENKO, and PRINOTH. The Group’s high standards of quality and reliability are recognized worldwide, with a global presence that includes 21 production sites, 108 branches, and 138 sales and service centers.
There are many factors that have made LEITWIND so competitive in the Turkish market: state-of- the-art technology, the offer of a complete all-inclusive package that includes, in addition to the standard supply of wind turbines, also the support during the authorization and construction procedures and the strong local presence: in fact, after LEITNER TURKEY, which opened in May 2012 to follow the ropeway industry, the subsidiary LEITWIND TURKEY opened its doors in Bursa.
With more than 20 years of expertise in megawatt-class wind turbines, LEITWIND differentiates itself from competitors through its “medium-sized” product portfolio (250 kW-3,000 kW), offering advantages such as easier transport, installation, and long-term management. Additionally, LEITWIND turbines are designed with a modular concept, allowing for adaptation to both customer needs and specific site requirements.
LEITWIND remains committed to continuous product optimization, with the LTW90 wind turbine (500-2,000 kW) standing as a prime example and the flagship model in LEITWIND’s portfolio. Boasting a large rotor surface, the LTW90 excels in energy production, even in low-wind areas, making it an ideal choice for single-installation projects. In 2023, the first LTW90 with a capacity of 1,500 kW was successfully installed in Lüleburgaz (Kırklareli).Looking ahead, a 2,000 kW LTW90 installation is planned for 2025, underscoring the global significance and competitive edge of the LTW90 model in the
Turbine Manufacturing
Innovation and Sustainability: LEITWIND transforms the Turkish Wind Energy Market
Wind energy plays a key role in achieving our country’s renewable energy goals. LEITWIND, an Italian company specialized in the design, installation, and maintenance of megawatt-class wind turbines (ranging from 250 kW to 3,000 kW), thanks to its investments in R&D and its wide product porfolio, is able to offer the most suitable solution for every need, ensuring the highest quality and reliability.
A clear example of this commitment is the development of the configuration LTW90 with a nominal power of 1500 kW. With its large rotor diameter, this turbine ensures significant energy production even in low wind conditions, setting it apart from competitors in the same market segment.
In spring 2023, the first installation of this wind turbine in Turkey was successfully completed in the municipality of Lüleburgaz, located in the province of Kırklareli in the Marmara region. The average annual energy production of this wind turbine’ can meet the annual consumption of over 1,100 Turkish households. Furthermore, the wind turbine is equipped with D4.1 generator, the most advanced generator model, which offers significant benefits in electrical power control, efficient use of brakes , compliance with grid codes, and reduced noise emissions.
“There are several factors that have made LEITWIND so competitive in the Turkish market: cutting- edge technology, the approach to investments in line with European standards, and, last but not least, a strong local presence: in fact, after LEITNER TURKEY, inaugurated in May 2012 for the ropeway sector, LEITWIND’s Turkish subsidiary opened its doors in Bursa LEITWIND differentiates itself from its competitors in every single phase of the project , from the quickness of installation to the wide range of services offered, from the quality and reliability of the products to the quick return on investment and definitely for the know-how shared with the HTI Group, to which it belongs. This has allowed us to successfully install 10 LEITWIND wind turbines in Turkey and enables us to work with an increasing number of local investors,” stated Can Güven, Sales Manager Turkey.
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