Offshore wind
We’re excited about the potential for offshore wind in Gippsland and Australia. This clean energy technology is also a strong driver of regional jobs and investment.
Harnessing Gippsland’s offshore wind for a clean energy future
Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing renewable energy technologies worldwide.
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How does offshore wind work?
Power is generated from offshore wind using turbines out at sea.
Through a series of cables and substations, electricity is transported back to the land to a major connection point, where electricity is distributed to power homes and businesses.
Turbine installation
An offshore wind project involves installing turbines in the ocean.
Star of the South is proposing to use a monopile foundation – the most used foundation for offshore wind farms globally.
Watch the video to find out how it all comes together.
Leading offshore wind development in Australia
Offshore wind is an exciting opportunity to diversify Australia’s energy mix, provide local jobs, and provide energy security as we progress to a more renewable system.
A lot of work has been done already to create this new industry, with legislation, regulations, policies and targets in place.
Our Victorian-based team has global offshore wind experience and local knowledge from working on some of Australia’s biggest infrastructure projects.
Global growth
Offshore wind is one of the fastest growing renewable technologies.
75 GW of offshore wind is already operating worldwide – 10 GW of which was added in 2023 – and a further 410 GW is expected to be added by 2033.
The Global Wind Energy Council’s Global Offshore Wind Report 2024 has identified Australia as an offshore wind ‘market to watch’, with the technology set to play a key role in decarbonisation and emissions reduction targets.