gippsland offshore wind zone Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Route for first offshore wind transmission link mapped out amid scramble to meet 2032 target
VicGrid has released its preferred route for the 60 km new transmission line needed to bring offshore wind power to the main grid in the Latrobe Valley.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 21, 2026

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Renewables

Offshore wind’s big boat and port problem – and the floating “feeder dock” that could help solve it
Australia faces a challenge in finding ships and ports capable of handling huge turbine parts for its offshore wind industry. But there are some innovative ideas floating around.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 27, 2026

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The clock is ticking on Australia’s promised first offshore wind auction as state election looms
Victoria promised the first offshore wind auction in August and officials say they remain committed to delivering, despite the political ructions. But time is running out.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 19, 2026

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Offshore wind developers pray for bipartisan support ahead of key state election
Victoria’s offshore wind developers are much more optimistic than they were a year ago, but the looming state election could throw a spanner in the works.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 10, 2026

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How a local council is striving to become Australia’s “poster child” for offshore wind
The excitement has dimmed for Victoria’s offshore wind industry – but not for councils who are just getting started.
Rachel Williamson

May 20, 2026

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Danish giant lodges EPBC referral for first of its two Gippsland offshore wind projects
Federal green tick sought for 2.8 GW offshore wind project, but final scale will depend on commercial viability.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 9, 2026

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Offshore wind hopefuls launch weather and marine surveys as they await news of delayed auction
Victoria’s offshore wind proponents are ramping up activities, as they await news of the delayed auction, and the proposed port facilities making progress on approvals.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 18, 2025

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Victoria delays Australia’s first offshore wind tender due to funding, infrastructure uncertainty
Victoria had hoped to have all of the pieces in place to launch its first offshore wind auction in September, but some developers asked for a pause.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 16, 2025

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Renewables

Big cost falls in China-made offshore wind turbines offer hope for first Australian projects
Rystad Energy says the cost of China-made offshore wind turbines has dropped by 50 per cent over the past four years, offering significant potential savings for Australian projects.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 30, 2025

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Show us the money: Gippsland offshore wind aspirants plead with government for more support
Two offshore wind developers are warning Australian governments that boards are asking for revenue models in order to keep funding hefty up-front exploration costs.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 17, 2025

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How high do seabirds fly? We don’t know, but offshore wind developers need to find out
A new study has found how fast some of the most iconic seabirds of the southern hemisphere fly but not how high, leaving a data gap for offshore wind developers.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 7, 2025

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Offshore wind project cleared to conduct marine studies after promising slow boats and whale watchers
AGL-backed offshore wind project allowed to conduct marine studies, on condition it uses slow boats and employs whale watchers and underwater archaeologists.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 1, 2025

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