Vestas to Develop Lotus Creek Wind Farm in Australia
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Vestas, the Danish firm engaged in manufacturing and selling wind turbines, on Thursday said that it has received an order for the Supply and Installation (S&I) 46 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from Vestas’ EnVentus platform for CS Energy’s Lotus Creek Wind Farm, located in Central Queensland.
With a generation capacity of 285 MW, this wind farm will power the equivalent of 150,000 average Queensland homes. The Danish company will also deliver a long-term Active Output Management 5000 service agreement, ensuring optimal energy production to the Australian grid.
Lotus Creek Wind Farm is the first project developed by Vestas Development in Australia, to reach financial close and construction readiness.
Vestas’ efforts to expand its presence in renewable energy development are highlighted through securing all key land access, planning and environmental approvals, grid connection, and delivering the overall wind farm design.
Included in this was collaborating with Lotus Creek Wind Farm landholders and the Traditional Owners Barada Barna and Barada Kabalbara Yetimarala people in Australia. Vestas also worked closely with Ark Energy in the project’s early stage.
Vestas design, manufacture, install, and service onshore and offshore wind turbines across the globe. With more than 182 GW of wind turbines in 88 countries, the company has installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through its industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled more than 151 GW of wind turbines under service, Vestas used data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions.
World Changing Mission
Danny Nielsen, Country Head and Senior Vice President, Australia and New Zealand Vestas., said that together with CS Energy and Zenviron, Vestas is delighted to provide our best-in-class people, wind turbines and capabilities for this landmark project.
“As the world’s largest provider of wind energy, we have always been committed to Australia’s sustainable future and we thank the Lotus Creek project partners for joining us in this world-changing mission,” Danny Nielsen said.
Evan Carless, Vice President, Vestas Development Australia, said that Lotus Creek Wind Farm showcase Vestas Development Australia’s ability to bring greenfield projects to commercial and planning maturity, hence accelerating the uptake of essential clean and green energy projects across Australia.
“A key to this project’s success has been nurturing valuable relationships with the traditional owners, landholders, the local community and our dedicated team of consultants,” Evan Carless added.
Darren Busine, Chief Executive Officer CS Energy, also said that the Lotus Creek Wind Farm will be CS Energy’s first 100% owned wind asset and is a key part of our strategy to develop up to 700 MW of wind generation in Central Queensland.
This project will support the growing demand for renewable energy from our large commercial and industrial customers and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the region, he said.
By developing new renewable energy projects, Vestas continues to advance the energy transition while bringing value and benefits to local communities. Delivery of Vestas’ wind turbines is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with commissioning to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026.
During the peak of construction, Lotus Creek Wind Farm will involve an on-site workforce of up to 400 people and create 10 to 15 long-term regional service roles once operational.
