Victoria’s Delburn project could power 130,000 homes by 2028

It will generate up to 205 megawatts of renewable electricity.

The State Electricity Commission (SEC) has confirmed major steps forward on the Delburn Wind Farm, Victoria’s first publicly owned, utility-scale wind project, to be built near the Latrobe Valley.

Once operational in 2028, the wind farm will generate up to 205 megawatts of electricity, enough to power more than 130,000 homes.

SEC acquired the project in December 2025 and retained OSMI Australia as developer. Vestas has been appointed to supply and install 33 turbines and provide a 30-year service contract.

Victorian firm Delta Group, based in Traralgon, will assist with delivery, whilst RES will oversee construction management.

The project is expected to create more than 300 local jobs and deliver more than $22m in community benefit programs.

SEC and its partners will hold construction information sessions in February for local residents and Gippsland businesses to outline works and supplier opportunities.

SEC Chief Executive Chris Miller said the project would strengthen Victoria’s electricity system as coal plants retire.

The development adds to SEC’s portfolio of more than one gigawatt of committed renewable projects, including the SEC Renewable Energy Park at Horsham and the Melbourne Renewable Energy Hub near Melton.

“SEC is moving at pace and well on track to achieving its mandate to deliver 4.5 gigawatts of renewable energy and storage by 2035,” added Miller.