– Ocean Winds granted feasibility license for offshore wind farm in waters off Gippsland, Victoria
– Project will have an installed capacity of 1.3 GW, equivalent to electricity for 1 million households
– ENGIE and EDP Renewables joint venture Ocean Winds leading the project, with support from local footprint of ENGIE in Australia
Ocean Winds, a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables, has been granted a feasibility license by the Australian Government to develop a 150 km2 offshore wind farm in Gippsland, Victoria. This will be the first offshore wind project in Australia and will contribute to Victoria’s target of 95% renewable energy by 2035. The High Sea Wind project, developed by Ocean Winds, will have an installed capacity of 1.3 GW and can power 1 million Victorian households while avoiding 5.3 million tons of CO2 emissions annually.
Ocean Winds’ expertise in offshore wind projects, totaling 18 GW worldwide, will support the development of the High Sea Wind project in Australia. ENGIE, with a strong presence in the country’s energy transition, will also contribute to the project. Paulo ALMIRANTE, ENGIE Senior Executive Vice President, highlighted the company’s pride in contributing to the energy transition and local economy in Australia. The project will benefit from Ocean Winds’ experience and ENGIE’s local footprint.
The Spring 2024 issue of Energy Global magazine covers the latest news and technical articles from the renewable energy industry. Articles include insights on battery storage solutions, the state of renewables in Europe, electrical infrastructure, turbine monitoring, battery storage technology, coatings, and more. Energy Global’s coverage highlights the advancements in renewable energy technologies and projects worldwide, including Ocean Winds’ offshore wind project in Australia.