Construction has commenced on Neoen’s Narrogin Wind Farm in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, with the State Government saying the project marks another step in its efforts to expand renewable energy generation and support local employment.
According to the Western Australian Government, the wind farm is located between Williams and Narrogin and is expected to create more than 250 jobs during peak construction. The project was enabled through a government agreement to purchase electricity from the completed facility and its designation as a Priority Project under the State Development Act 2025.
Once operational, the Narrogin Wind Farm is expected to generate 179 megawatts of renewable energy, producing enough electricity to power nearly 100,000 homes annually. The project is scheduled to begin operations in late 2028.
The announcement follows a decision earlier this year by Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson directing Synergy to enter into Power Purchase Agreements with several renewable energy developers, including Neoen.
In addition to the Narrogin Wind Farm, Synergy has signed agreements with Zephyr Energy for the Parron Maam Marang Farm, Kondinin Energy for the Kondinin Wind Farm, and Bright Energy Investments for Warradarge Wind Farm Stage 2. According to the State Government, the four projects together are expected to generate enough renewable energy to power more than 700,000 homes each year once completed.
Premier Roger Cook said the projects support the government’s objectives of strengthening the state’s economy while expanding its energy supply.
“That’s why we are securing more affordable, reliable, and locally made energy for the future through renewables backed by batteries and WA gas,” Cook said.
He added that the Narrogin Wind Farm’s designation as a Priority Project supports the delivery of a major employment project in the Wheatbelt while contributing to the government’s vision of building a “State of Energy” in Western Australia.
Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson said Synergy’s Power Purchase Agreement with Neoen had helped advance construction of the project.
“Power Purchase Agreements give developers the certainty they need, unlocking investment in renewable energy projects that will benefit the entire State,” Sanderson said.
She said the completed wind farm would provide “clean, reliable, and affordable renewable energy” for nearly 100,000 homes and described projects such as Narrogin as helping accelerate the state’s energy transition while creating local jobs.
Wheatbelt Minister Sabine Winton said the region would play an important role in Western Australia’s renewable energy transition.
“The construction of the Narrogin Wind Farm will unlock new job opportunities for the Southern Wheatbelt and diversify the local economy,” Winton said.
