# Renewable energy development in South Australia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/renewable-energy-development-in-south-australia > Updated: 2026-10-17T23:36:06.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Renewable energy projects are expanding across South Australia through both specific construction milestones and large-scale regional proposals. In the Mid North region, Neoen has begun construction on Stage 1 of the 346 MW Goyder North Wind Farm near Burra. The project, located on Ngadjuri Nation lands, will utilize 48 Vestas turbines and is expected to be operational by 2029. It is part of the larger 1.2 GW Goyder Renewables Zone, which includes the Goyder South Wind Farm and the Goyder Battery. This zone aims to provide 2.5 TWh of clean energy annually, supported by a renewable energy baseload agreement with BHP to power several mines. Concurrently, significant development is planned for the Upper Spencer Gulf region. Four companies have been selected to develop nearly 13 GW of wind and solar capacity west of Whyalla within the Whyalla West Release Area. These proposals, which include projects by Windlab, Altra Energy SA, Heron Energy, and Neoen, cover over 3,300 square kilometres of Barngarla Country. The initiatives aim to leverage Whyalla’s industrial foundations to attract investment and support future industrial growth. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: South Australia unveils 13GW of proposed wind and solar projects near Whyalla Four companies have proposed nearly 13GW of wind and solar projects near Whyalla, South Australia, aiming to drive green industrial growth across 3,300 square kilometres. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-australia-unveils-13gw-of-proposed-wind-and-solar-projects-near-whyalla ### 2026-10-06: Neoen begins construction of Goyder North Wind Farm in South Australia Neoen has started construction on the 346 MW Goyder North Wind Farm in South Australia, a project expected to boost regional wind generation by 10% and supply renewable energy to BHP mines by 2029. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/neoen-begins-construction-of-goyder-north-wind-farm-in-south-australia --- Cite as: Renewable energy development in South Australia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/renewable-energy-development-in-south-australia