CS Energy has selected Vestas for the supply and installation of 46 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines for its Lotus Creek Wind Farm, located in Central Queensland.
Lotus Creek Wind Farm has a wind power generation capacity of 285 MW. Vestas will also deliver a Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, ensuring optimal energy production to the Australian grid.
“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,” says Danny Nielsen, Country Head and Senior Vice President, Australia and New Zealand Vestas.
“Lotus Creek Wind Farm showcases Vestas Development Australia’s ability to bring greenfield projects to commercial and planning maturity, hence accelerating the uptake of essential clean energy projects across Australia,” says Evan Carless, Vice President, Vestas Development Australia.
“The Lotus Creek Wind Farm will be CS Energy’s first 100 percent owned wind asset and is a key part of our strategy to develop up to 700 MW of wind generation in Central Queensland,” says Darren Busine, Chief Executive Officer CS Energy.
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.
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. The 285 MW generated by this wind farm will power the equivalent of 150,000 average Queensland homes.