Western Power has certainly embraced wind energy technology and has experience with making wind farms work. Western Power works closely with State environmental agencies to minimise any noise and visual impact of these developments and has implemented steps to protect birds and other fauna. Plants disturbed in the process are rehabilitated and special measures are taken to prevent the spread of dieback disease, weed infestation and soil erosion. Western Power also works hard with the communities who live with wind farms, to ensure that they are happy with the installations and understand the reasons why they are built. For example, the Albany wind farm currently being constructed was the subject of a two year feasibility study involving extensive community work, and at Esperance, Western Power has sponsored the Festival of the Wind which that community celebrates every two years.
Wind energy is a fascinating renewable source which has a bright future in Australia.
By working hard and planning correctly Western Power has learnt how to build and run wind farms and will continue to be at the forefront of this exciting technology.