gippsland offshore wind zone Archives - Renew Economy

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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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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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Offshore wind applications reveal 375 metre towers and epic size of the job facing project developers
Massive offshore wind project in Gippsland wants to erect turbines that are 375m tall, but that is just one small part of the work ahead.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 26, 2025

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World’s largest offshore wind developer gets federal nod to start Gippsland studies – with conditions
Danish company gets approval to conduct seabed studies for its proposed 2.8 gigawatt offshore wind project in Gippsland.
Rachel Williamson

Jul 22, 2024

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Is Flotation out of the race? Offshore wind rumours swirl as Gippsland decision looms
As reports emerge that Flotation Energy’s 1.5GW proposal has been rejected, we look at what we do and don’t know about the projects that will make up Australia’s first offshore wind zone.
Sophie Vorrath & Rachel Williamson

Jan 15, 2024

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