– Alinta Energy and Parkwind, a subsidiary of JERA Nex, are partnering to develop the Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia.
– The project is expected to generate enough power for 650,000 homes annually and inject up to A$1.6bn into the regional economy during construction.
– JERA Nex, with Parkwind at its core, brings extensive experience in offshore wind development and managing wind farms globally.
Alinta Energy has partnered with Parkwind, a subsidiary of JERA Nex, to develop the Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia. Expected to generate enough power for 650,000 homes annually, the project aims to inject up to A$1.6bn into the regional economy during construction and contribute A$40m annually once operational. JERA Nex brings offshore wind development expertise, while Alinta Energy contributes local experience to the project. The companies are engaging with local stakeholders to advance the project and ensure community benefits in south-west Victoria. With plans to establish a strong supply chain and bring sustainable energy to Australian homes and businesses, the partnership between JERA Nex and Alinta Energy is poised to drive the growth of offshore wind in Australia.
JERA Nex, formed by the merger of JERA and Parkwind, manages offshore wind farms globally and has experience in developing projects in emerging markets. The company’s acquisition of Parkwind in July 2020 for €1.55bn further solidified its position in the offshore wind industry. With a total capacity of 1.02GW, Parkwind is a prominent offshore wind developer based in Belgium. The collaboration between JERA Nex and Alinta Energy reflects a shared vision for advancing offshore wind projects in Australia and leveraging their expertise to promote sustainable energy solutions.