A major upgrade of the Huxley Hill Wind Farm on King Island has been completed.
Minister for Energy and Renewables, Nick Duigan, said this included the successful repair of a wind turbine damaged during an extreme wind event in early 2025.
“The project extends the working life of the wind farm’s five turbines by at least 10 years, ensuring they continue to play a vital role in the world-leading hybrid renewable energy system that powers the island,” Minister Duigan said.
“The project demonstrates how existing renewable energy infrastructure can be renewed in a sustainable way.
“Completing this upgrade means the wind farm can continue delivering reliable renewable energy for the island for years to come, while reducing costs and waste by making the most of existing infrastructure.
“A turbine damaged during the 2025 severe weather event has also been restored. This is an important milestone for the Island’s energy system.
“The turbine is now back in operation generating renewable energy for the community and helping reduce the Island’s reliance on diesel. The successful repair demonstrates the resilience of King Island’s renewable energy infrastructure and the expertise of the teams involved.
“An important part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is to continue to ensure our Islands, including King Island, are set up for resilience and growth.”
Located 80 kilometres off Tasmania’s north-west coast, King Island is not connected to the mainland electricity grid.
The Huxley Hill Wind Farm operates alongside a solar farm, battery storage and diesel generation to provide reliable power to the island’s residents and businesses.
The wind farm’s two turbines alone provide around 32 per cent of King Island’s annual energy demand, displacing approximately 640,000 litres of diesel each year.
