Offshore renewables and interactions with fisheries
Offshore wind zone declared in the Southern Ocean
The Offshore Infrastructure Registrar is now accepting feasibility licence applications for offshore wind projects in the Southern Ocean.
Located at least 15-20km from Victoria’s coast the third officially declared offshore wind zone could generate up to 2.9GW of offshore wind energy.
A simple look at the regulatory process for commercial-scale offshore renewables
We have created an enhanced regulatory roadmap which focuses on commercial-scale offshore renewables projects, sequencing of approvals and clarifying roles and responsibilities under the Offshore Electricity Infrast
Consultation launched for Bunbury offshore wind zone
The Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water has begun public consultation on a proposed Bunbury offshore wind zone, off the coast of Western Australia.
What are geotechnical investigations for offshore renewables?
Geotechnical investigations are typically conducted to inform the feasibility of project from a technical perspective.
FAQs for offshore renewables
The OIR has developed a series of frequently asked questions: Frequently Asked Questions | OIR
Geophysical investigations for offshore renewables
What’s involved with geophysical investigations for offshore renewables?
Updated guidance on offshore renewables environmental approvals
The offshore renewables environmental approvals guidance has been developed to support efficient primary environmental approval processes for offshore renewable energy projects
Area proposed for offshore renewables within Bass Strait
The Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is inviting feedback on the suitability of another area deemed potentially suitable for offshore renewable energy development.
What’s involved in developing an offshore wind farm?
The design, construction, transportation and installation of large structures offshore is technically challenging and requires many years of detailed planning before an offshore windfarm becomes operational.