Do wind farms impact on flora and fauna?
The location of the Ambrosia Wind Farm was carefully selected to minimise environmental disturbance to existing flora and fauna. The land is predominantly cleared for broad acre agricultural purposes and wherever possible the location of wind turbines and associated infrastructure is proposed to be in these cleared areas, away from areas of high conservation significance. […]
Are wind turbines noisy?
Wind turbines can generate some noise, but the level of noise is generally considered low, especially when compared to other sources of noise in our daily lives. The noise produced by a wind turbine primarily comes from the mechanical components, such as the rotor blades and the gearbox, as well as the aerodynamic interaction of […]
Do wind farms harm birds?
The risks to bird life from wind farms are generally considered minimal due to several mitigating factors. Modern wind farm planning incorporates careful site selection to avoid placing wind turbines in known flight paths and areas where there is high avian activity, and environmental impact assessments are conducted to understand and address potential concerns. Furthermore, […]
Do wind turbines cause fires?
Fires in or around wind farms are not a common occurrence, with the industry maintaining a strong focus on safety and preventive measures. While wind farms themselves are not known for causing fires, incidents may arise due to factors such as electrical malfunctions, mechanical failures, lightning strikes, or human activities. Modern wind turbines are equipped […]
Are wind farms reliable?
Modern wind turbines are very reliable thanks to improvements in their design, technology, and manufacturing. These wind turbines have better aerodynamics than earlier wind turbines, which helps them capture more energy from the wind. They are made with high-quality materials and precise engineering, making parts like the blades, towers, generators, and gearboxes last longer. Modern […]
Is wind energy competitive with other sources of energy generation?
The cost of wind energy has been decreasing steadily over the years, making it competitive with traditional sources of energy generation. Several factors contribute to the economics of wind energy: While the overall trend is towards decreasing costs, it’s important to note that the specific costs can vary depending on factors such as project size, […]
Will the Ambrosia Wind Farm create jobs?
Wind energy projects create lots of jobs during the construction period, and then ongoing jobs for the lifetime of the wind farm. For the Ambrosia Wind Farm, although we are still in the early stages of development, it is predicted based on other similar sized wind farms that there will be approximately 300 workers during […]
How much electricity does a wind turbine produce?
A single modern wind turbine can produce enough energy to supply up to 3,500 average Western Australia households every year.
What happens at the end of the Ambrosia Wind Farm’s life?
At the end of the Ambrosia Wind Farm projects life cycle, the wind farm will be decommissioned, wind turbines and all above ground infrastructure are removed, and the site rehabilitated to its former land use. Many wind farm components (such as the steel towers) can be recycled, and there is exciting research being conducted into […]
What is the projected life span for Ambrosia Wind Farm?
The Ambrosia Wind Farm is envisioned to operate for 30 years. Nearing the end of this period a decision will be made whether the wind farm will be decommissioned and all infrastructure above the ground removed, or if new turbines will be installed for a further 30 years.
