– Mainstream Renewable Power, along with other companies, has been granted a feasibility license for a 2.5 GW offshore wind project in Victoria, Australia.
– The project is expected to be one of Australia’s first offshore wind projects to reach commercial operation by 2032.
– The wind project could power up to 1.4 million Victorian homes, contribute AU$3.7 billion to the economy, and provide 4700 direct jobs in Australia over 40 years.
Mainstream Renewable Power, along with other Australian and international companies, has received a feasibility license from the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy for a 2.5 GW offshore wind project off the Gippsland region of Victoria. The project, known as Gippsland Skies, is expected to be one of Australia’s first offshore wind projects to reach commercial operation. Detailed studies and environmental surveys will now commence, along with consultation with First Nations peoples and community stakeholders.
The first phase of the Gippsland Skies project is projected to be operational in 2032, aiming to contribute to Victoria’s offshore wind targets of at least 2 GW by 2032 and 4 GW by 2035. Once fully operational, the project could potentially power 1.4 million Victorian homes, supplying around 17% of the state’s electricity demand. Additionally, Gippsland Skies has the potential to contribute AU$3.7 billion to the economy and provide 4700 direct jobs in Australia over the estimated 40-year project life.
The consortium owning Gippsland Skies consists of Mainstream Renewable Power, Reventus Power, AGL Energy, and DIRECT Infrastructure. The Spring 2024 issue of Energy Global magazine covers the latest developments and technical articles in the global renewable industry, including insights on battery storage solutions, renewable energy in Europe, and various technological advancements in the field.