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Australia's Onshore Wind 2025: Updated Project Pipeline and Capacity Outlook

Australia is expanding its renewable energy sector to address climate change and accelerate the transition of its energy mix. Among the various technologies, onshore wind power plays a critical role as a mature and cost-effective source of low-carbon electricity. A strong policy framework, including the federal Renewable Energy Target and state-level Clean Energy Roadmaps (such as Victoria’s and New South Wales’ Electricity Infrastructure Roadmaps), provides clear market signals and stable expectations for investment in wind projects.

In recent years, Australia’s onshore wind industry has grown rapidly. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of utility-scale onshore wind projects in Australia with capacities of 10 MW or larger. As of November 2025, the dataset includes 108 projects, representing a combined capacity of approximately 24 GW. Approximately 81% of these projects are operational, while the remaining projects are under construction. These under-construction projects will add capacity to the grid in the near term.

The report examines the structure and development of Australia’s onshore wind market through several lenses, including geographic distribution, project size, development status and commissioning timelines. It also highlights major projects such as the Yanco Delta Wind Farm in New South Wales and the Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria. Many of these large-scale projects include grid-scale battery storage and are expected to enhance system reliability. They will also support Australia’s energy transition as coal-fired generators are phased out. Their scale also underscores the sector’s contribution to Australia’s broader decarbonisation pathway toward 2050.