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.
Proposed Illawarra offshore renewables zone - Have your say
The Pacific Ocean off the coast of the Illawarra region in New South Wales has been identified by the Australian Government as an area potentially suitable for offshore renewables.
Updated Guidance for Feasibility Licence Applications now available
Updated guidance documents on the offshore renewables feasibility licence application and assessment process are now available on the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar’s website.
Australian Government declares offshore wind zone off the Hunter coast
Today, the Minister for Clim