Offshore wind

We’re excited about the potential for offshore wind in Gippsland and Australia. This clean energy technology is also a strong driver of regional jobs and investment.

Harnessing Gippsland’s offshore wind for a clean energy future

 

Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing renewable energy technologies worldwide.  

  • Strong and consistent winds

    More power can be harnessed more often from the strong ocean winds. One spin of an offshore wind turbine can power the average Australian home for 48 hours.

  • Large-scale for more power

    Offshore wind projects generate large amounts of electricity really efficiently. Out at sea, projects can be bigger and turbines taller to catch more wind and supply more electricity to the grid. 

  • Regional jobs and investment 

    Offshore wind projects will invest in regions that have been powering the nation for generations. They know energy. With an established supply chain, skilled workforce and existing infrastructure, these regions are ready to continue their traditional industries into the future. 

  • For a more resilient system

    Offshore wind taps into a unique weather pattern and wind profile, complementing onshore wind, solar, batteries and hydro to create a balanced and resilient renewable energy system - helping get businesses and households the electricity they depend on. 

  • Abundant resource, well-located 

    We have a vast coastline – it's where most of us live. Generating electricity close to population centres and existing infrastructure means less new transmission is needed to get it from A to B. 

How does offshore wind work?

 

Power is generated from offshore wind using turbines out at sea.

Through a series of cables and substations, electricity is transported back to the land to a major connection point, where electricity is distributed to power homes and businesses.

Turbine installation

 

An offshore wind project involves installing turbines in the ocean. 

Star of the South is proposing to use a monopile foundation – the most used foundation for offshore wind farms globally.

Watch the video to find out how it all comes together.

Leading offshore wind development in Australia

 

Offshore wind is an exciting opportunity to diversify Australia’s energy mix, provide local jobs, and provide energy security as we progress to a more renewable system. 

A lot of work has been done already to create this new industry, with legislation, regulations, policies and targets in place.  

Our Victorian-based team has global offshore wind experience and local knowledge from working on some of Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects.

Global growth

 

Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing renewable technologies.

75 GW of offshore wind is already operating worldwide – 10 GW of which was added in 2023 – and a further 410 GW is expected to be added by 2033.  

The Global Wind Energy Council’s Global Offshore Wind Report 2024 has identified Australia as an offshore wind ‘market to watch’, with the technology set to play a key role in decarbonisation and emissions reduction targets.

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