Vestas Development Acquires St Patricks Plains Wind Farm Project in Central Highlands, Tasmania from Ark Energy
Vestas Development A/S has acquired the St Patricks Plains Wind Farm project in the Central Highlands of Tasmania, Australia from Ark Energy. Vestas is progressing through consent conditions, geotechnical engineering and detailed design ahead of construction. Ark Energy developed the project over approximately eight years through planning and approvals.
Transaction date: · Source: arkenergy.com.au
Key facts
- Transaction date
- Technology
- Onshore Wind
- Capacity
- 272 MW
- Transaction price
- Not disclosed
- Seller
- Ark Energy
- Country
- Australia
- Region
- Central Highlands, Tasmania
- Location
- St Patricks Plains, Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia
- Continent
- Oceania
- Development status
- Under Development
- PPA
- n.a.
Technology details
Onshore wind farm project in the Central Highlands of Tasmania. Vestas is working through consent conditions, geotechnical engineering, detailed design and management plans. Stakeholder engagement and council consultations underway. Project moving forward to construction phase. Capacity not disclosed in source.
Additional information
Ark Energy developed the project over approximately eight years, including planning and approvals phases. Vestas Development A/S, one of the world's most experienced wind energy providers, will continue community engagement, including benefit commitments to local landowners and communities. The St Patricks Plains Information Centre in Bothwell, Tasmania remains open for public enquiries.
Source
Original announcement: https://arkenergy.com.au/news/st-patricks-plains-wind-farm-newsletter-july-2026/