The Sapphire Wind Farm is located in northern New South Wales, and consists of 75 3.6 MW wind turbines. This project was developed as part of a joint venture with CWP (now owned by Squadron Energy), which ended in 2016. Investigations commenced in 2008 and the initial planning approval was granted in 2013, for a project comprising 159 wind turbines.
Subsequently, a modification application in 2016 led to a reduction in the number of turbines. The wind farm began construction in January 2017 and became operational in December 2017.
Capacity
75 wind turbines (270MW)
Status
Operating
Location
New England region of New South Wales
Owner
Squadron Energy (formerly CWP Renewables)
First Nation custodians
Ngarabal