The Albany Wind Farm is Western Power's first large grid-connected Windfarm site. It consists of twelve of the largest wind turbines in the Southern Hemisphere and supplies the equivalent of 17,000 average WA homes with wind-generated electricity. 

Each blade is 35 metres in length and the height of each tower is a whopping 65 metres! The days where the wind is not strong enough to turn the blades are minimal so you will most likely see them in action whenever you visit.

There are wonderful boardwalks which will take you past the turbines if you are up for a great walk or along the coastline if all you would like is a short stroll. The views are spectacular, no matter what you choose - simply not to be missed.

Albany wind farm is approximately 12km south-west of the city centre. It is in an elevated position approximately 80m above the Southern Ocean. This height, proximity to the coastline and small distance to the main electricity transmission system make this an exceptional wind farm site.

The Albany wind farm consists of twelve 1800kW wind turbines connected to the Albany electrical system and control network. The turbines are ENERCON E66 machines from Germany and were installed by Enercon Power Corporation, an Australian Company.

The turbines operate automatically, with the three blades adjusted to maximise power output from any wind direction or strength. They have been designed to withstand the strongest winds likely in Albany and incorporate special lightning protection.

The Albany Wind Farm, which officially opened in October 2001, was ten years in the planning