The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH) in Australia has received a major capacity boost and is set to produce 70 GW of renewable energy, up from the original 50 GW projection. Once completed, the facility will span over 2.2 million hectares--making it the largest renewable energy project worldwide. The WGEH will rely primarily on wind and solar power, generating over 200 TWh of energy annually, nearly matching Australia's current energy production.

The project, situated in Western Australia's Shire of Dundas and City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, includes 35 solar farms equipped with 60 million photovoltaic panels and 3,000 wind turbines, ranging in capacity from 7 MW to 20 MW. Construction will be phased over three decades to incorporate technological advancements, with the project adapting to potential increases in wind turbine power ratings.

Designed with future needs in mind, the hub aims to supply green hydrogen and green ammonia, targeting 3.5 million tonnes of hydrogen annually at full completion. These green products are intended for export and environmental impact assessments. Led by InterContinental Energy and CWP Global, WGEH is positioned as a significant milestone in Australia's shift towards clean energy, projected at AUD$100 billion in costs.

Source: interestingengineering.com