Macorna Wind Project Remains Viable Without VNI West Line

The 850 megawatt Macorna wind project in northern Victoria is viable even if the proposed VNI West transmission line does not move forward, RenewEconomy reported. The wind farm site is located just south of Kerang. State political developments have raised questions about the future of the transmission line. [1]

The project has been granted access to a streamlined state planning approval process, which is simpler than the usual process for wind farms in Victoria, RenewEconomy said. The project developers noted they have alternative grid connection options to fall back on if political changes affect the planned transmission infrastructure. [1]

Uncertainty surrounds the VNI West transmission line due to a vow by the state Coalition to dump the controversial infrastructure project if elected in the upcoming November state elections. Despite this threat, proponents maintain that the cancellation of the line would not be a dealbreaker for the wind farm. [1]