About Us
As an Australian wind farm developer, WestWind Energy Pty Ltd is dedicated to the development, construction, operation and management of wind farms and other renewable energy projects in Australia.
The establishment of WestWind Energy took shape in 2003 from the idea of expanding the activities of the WestWind Group of companies internationally. At the invitation of the Victorian and Federal Governments the potential for establishing a new business in Australia was investigated and WestWind Energy Pty Ltd was established in Victoria, Australia in 2004.
WestWind Energy is part of the WestWind Group of companies. The WestWind Group headquarters is based in Kirchdorf in North-Western Germany.
The WestWind Group was launched with the establishment of the Wind Park Lemke project in the community of Marklohe in Germany in 1998. What started as a private project quickly led to a thriving business. The idea of cooperating with investors to combine profitability and environmental protection has proven to be successful. So far, 58 wind farms have been developed and 213 wind turbines have been commissioned in Germany by the WestWind Group. Today, well over 420MW of wind energy projects have been delivered by WestWind in Germany and most of them are operated under the company’s management.
In 2022, Shell Energy recognised the importance of WestWind’s contribution to the transition to renewable energy in Australia with an equity investment in our business. This has enabled us to accelerate our development activities across multiple new projects throughout Australia.
We are honest, open, ethical, and fair. We do what we say we will do, and people trust us to adhere to our word.
Mission statement
WestWind Energy’s mission is to be a driver of change towards a sustainable energy future for our planet. WestWind Energy’s contribution is through the development of cost effective renewable energy generation and storage solutions refined through technical excellence, commitment to communities, and cohesive company values.
PASSION
Passion and determination is the heart of our company.
We are committed to continuously moving forward, innovating, and improving.
HIGH STANDARDS
We have high standards for ourselves and partner with people and companies that value a job well done.
SUSTAINABILITY
We hold a high regard for nature and are committed to enhancing the environment, with business practices that are good for people, communities, and the planet.
We embody a deep respect for people inside and outside our company and for the communities in which we work and live.
TEAMWORK
We believe in building and creating a diverse team environment where employees are supportive of each other’s efforts, loyal to one another, and respect each other both personally and professionally. Our employees think big, have fun, and feel proud of the work they do.
HEALTH & SAFETY
We promote a culture focused on safety through collective commitment by leaders and individuals to emphasise safety over competing goals to ensure protection and wellbeing for our employees, contractors, and partners.