Equis Wind Australia has proposed a substantial renewable energy initiative in Tasmania, announcing plans for a new wind farm with up to 224 MW capacity and a large-scale battery storage system, according to the Tasmanian government.
The project, seeking approval under the federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act, aims to install 28 wind turbines within the Northeast Tasmanian Renewable Energy Zone, situated about 6 km northeast of George Town.
Each turbine is projected to have a height reaching up to 270 m and a maximum hub height of 180 m, collectively generating enough electricity for approximately 104,000 Tasmanian homes. The wind farm will be integrated with a four-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Bell Bay complex.
Documents indicate that Equis Wind Australia plans to secure all necessary approvals by 2026, with construction slated to begin in 2027 and operations expected to commence by 2029. The project is strategically positioned to support Tasmania's renewable energy goals and synergize with the Australian government's investments in the nearby Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub.
