Tilt Renewables finishes turbine foundations at Waddi wind project in Australia

Tilt Renewables has completed the concrete turbine foundations for all 18 turbines at its Waddi wind farm in Western Australia, RenewEconomy reported. Construction at the 108 megawatt project began in the first week of August. The milestone clears the path for the delivery of turbine parts to the location. [1]

The project is located approximately 150 kilometres north of Perth, according to RenewEconomy. It represents the first wind farm to start construction in Australia this year, as well as the smallest project to begin building during this period. [1]

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The completion of the foundations allows the Waddi project to transition into its next phase of development as assembly of the individual wind turbines begins. [1]