What Woolnorth Renewables does

Woolnorth Renewables is an Australian privately-held wind energy operator that owns and operates three wind farms in Tasmania — Musselroe (Cape Portland, north-east coast), and Bluff Point and Studland Bay (Woolnorth, far north-west) — with stated 168 MW of total installed capacity. The legal entity, Woolnorth Wind Farm Holding Pty Ltd (ACN 154 051 617), is headquartered at Level 2, 33 George Street, Launceston, Tasmania, and operates with a lean headcount of 11–50 employees. Electricity generated is sold into the National Electricity Market via power purchase agreements and grid sales, making the business a wholesale, single-channel B2B generator with electricity network operators and utilities as its customer base.

The business model is that of a pure-play independent power producer: revenue is derived from selling wind-generated electricity into the NEM with a recurring PPA-style stream, while pricing is not publicly disclosed. Community engagement, local sponsorships, and farm tours constitute the company's limited marketing motion, and value is built on Tasmania's high-quality wind resource at secured, permitted sites. Operational technology is standard utility-scale wind generation hardware with site-specific attributes, including Robin Radar Systems' avian-specific radar at Musselroe for remote bird monitoring and turbine shutdown. The company maintains ISO 45001 and ISO 14001-aligned HSE management systems under a Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.

Beyond the three operating wind farms, Woolnorth is executing a clear development pipeline. Mt Fyans Wind Farm in western Victoria (up to 81 turbines, 200m tip height across 13,600 hectares with 8 landholders) received its Victorian planning permit on 30 August 2025. The NW Tas Repowering project is investigating replacement turbines at Bluff Point and Studland Bay and has been placed on Australia's first National Renewable Energy Priority List alongside an EPBC Act referral. The Derby BESS project (40MW/80MWh battery storage near Derby, Tasmania) is being advanced with TasNetworks on grid connection, positioning the company toward energy storage as a complementary revenue stream.

Name

Woolnorth Renewables

Legal name

Woolnorth Wind Farm Holding Pty Ltd

Website

https://woolnorthrenewables.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woolnorth Renewables is an Australian wind energy operator that owns and operates three Tasmanian wind farms with 168 MW of installed capacity, selling electricity directly into the National Electricity Market while developing additional generation and storage projects in Tasmania and Victoria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Power Generation

NAICS

Wind Electric Power Generation (221115)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Wind Farm Ownership & Operations (IPP/Utility-Owned Asset Operations) (EUACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Onshore Wind Power Generation (Utility-Scale) (EUACAFAA), Wind Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (Scheduled/Unscheduled) (EUAMACAH), Wind Farm Development & Permitting (Greenfield/Brownfield) (EUACAFAE)

Keywords

• Wind farm operations
• Renewable energy generation
• Wind power generation
• Battery energy storage
• Electricity generation

Headquarters

HQ city

Launceston

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Wind Power Generation and Sale: Woolnorth Renewables generates electricity through wind turbine installations and sells power to the electricity grid/network operators. The company operates three existing wind farms in Tasmania and is developing additional projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Woolnorth Renewables owns and operates three utility-scale wind farms in Tasmania (Musselroe, Bluff Point, and Studland Bay) with a combined 168 MW of renewable electricity generation capacity, supplying power to Australia's National Energy Market. The company is developing additional projects including the Mt Fyans Wind Farm in Victoria (planning permit approved August 2025) and the 40MW/80MWh Derby Battery Energy Storage System in Tasmania, while pursuing repowering initiatives to extend the operational life of its existing assets.

Product overview

Woolnorth Renewables operates a portfolio of renewable energy assets consisting of three operating wind farms in Tasmania and developing additional projects. The core portfolio includes three operating wind farms: Musselroe Wind Farm on Tasmania's north-east coast, and Bluff Point Wind Farm and Studland Bay Wind Farm both located at Woolnorth in the far north-west of Tasmania. Development projects include Mt Fyans Wind Farm in Victoria (planning permit approved August 2025 for up to 81 turbines), Derby BESS (40MW/80MWh battery storage near Derby), and the NW Tas Repowering initiative to upgrade existing Bluff Point and Studland Bay facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Mt Fyans Wind Farm: Proposed wind farm development in Western Victoria, 5 kilometres north of Mortlake, planned for up to 85 turbines with 200m tip height.
• Derby BESS
• NW Tas Repowering

Products and services

• Musselroe Wind Farm Operating utility-scale wind farm located at Cape Portland on the north-east coast of Tasmania, part of Woolnorth Renewables' portfolio of three wind farms. The site utilizes Robin Radar Systems' avian-specific radar technology for bird monitoring and automated turbine shutdown to protect wildlife.
• Bluff Point Wind Farm Operating utility-scale wind farm located at Woolnorth in the far north-west of Tasmania, one of two wind farms at that site and part of the company's three-farm portfolio.
• Studland Bay Wind Farm Operating utility-scale wind farm located at Woolnorth in the far north-west of Tasmania, one of two wind farms at that site and part of the company's three-farm portfolio.
• Mt Fyans Wind Farm Proposed wind farm development in western Victoria, 5 kilometres north of Mortlake, incorporating 13,600 hectares with up to 81 turbines and maximum tip height of 200 metres. Planning permit approved August 2025 by the Victorian Minister for Planning, with up to 85 turbines and 200m tip height per development specifications.
• Derby BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) proposed near Derby, Tasmania with 40MW/80MWh capacity to improve grid stability and support Tasmania's renewable energy targets. Grid connection partnership with TasNetworks.
• NW Tas Repowering Repowering project investigating replacement of existing turbines at Bluff Point and Studland Bay Wind Farms with new, more efficient turbines to extend operational life and increase energy generation. Placed on Australia's first National Renewable Energy Priority List under Generation and Storage Projects.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TasNetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoolnorth Renewables has partnered with TasNetworks for grid connection of the Derby BESS project. The site is located next to the TasNetworks substation approximately 2.6km north of Derby, which also serves as the grid connection point for Musselroe Wind Farm.
• LandholderscoreOthersWoolnorth Renewables has agreements with landholders for hosting wind farm infrastructure. The Mt Fyans project involves 13,600 hectares and 8 landholders. The company also granted a 20-year Land Access License to First Nations people (Mannalargenna descendants) at Musselroe.
• Woolnorth Wind Farm Holding Pty LtdcoreOthersWoolnorth Renewables is a subsidiary of Woolnorth Wind Farm Holding Pty Ltd (ACN 154 051 617), which is the parent company entity.
• Victorian GovernmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Victorian Minister for Planning issued a planning permit for the Mt Fyans Wind Farm on 30 August 2025, allowing 81 wind turbines on private land north of Mortlake in southwest Victoria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AGL Energy: Australia's largest ASX-listed energy retailer and generator, with a substantial wind generation portfolio across the NEM. Comparable on wind generation economics and grid exposure, but operates at vastly greater scale and with a diversified fuel mix.
• Origin Energy: Major Australian integrated energy company with renewable generation assets including wind. Overlaps with Woolnorth on NEM generation exposure but is a much larger incumbent with retail and gas operations.

Direct peers

• Acciona Energy Oceania: Spanish-headquartered developer-operator with an Australian onshore wind portfolio including Waubra and Mount Mercer. Closely comparable on technology, scale of operating assets, and project-development approach.
• Iberdrola Australia: Owns and operates utility-scale wind farms in Australia (Lake Bonney, Waubra, Mortons Lane, etc.) following the Infigen Energy acquisition. Direct competitor for new wind development in Victoria and Tasmania and a clear like-for-like on portfolio model.
• Tilt Renewables: Australia/NZ wind operator (acquired by Mercury NZ in 2021) with a portfolio of operating and development-stage wind farms. Direct peer in Australian wind generation and NEM sales.
• RATCH-Australia Corporation: Australian renewable operator (subsidiary of Thailand's RATCH Group) running wind and solar assets in eastern Australia. Direct peer on wind farm ownership, NEM exposure, and project pipeline management.
• Pacific Hydro Australia: One of Australia's longest-established renewable generators, now part of EnergyAustralia, with significant wind farm capacity including assets in Victoria and South Australia. Direct comparator on onshore wind ownership and grid sales.

Emerging players

• Windlab: Australian wind energy developer historically focused on site identification and development in optimal wind resource areas. Comparable on the development-side of the wind business model rather than operating scale.
• Squadron Energy: Australian renewable developer (owned by Tattarang/Andrew Forrest) building a large wind, solar, and hydrogen pipeline. Comparable in that it is scaling a wind development portfolio, though with significantly larger financial backing.

Others

• Vestas Asia Pacific: Global wind turbine OEM with a major Australian service and O&M footprint. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — Woolnorth is a customer/supply-chain counterpart, but useful as a comparable on the Australian wind ecosystem and turbine technology roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/woolnorth-renewables

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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