Australia – “The Kid Studying All Night to Catch Up”

Australia – “The Kid Studying All Night to Catch Up”

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has launched its 2023 Global Offshore Wind Report prior to the commencement of the APAC (Asia-Pacific) Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit 2023, which concluded in Melbourne yesterday. Feeding almost 9 GW of new offshore wind into the grid, the report found, made 2022 the second highest year in…

Cultural Currents: First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage and Offshore Wind Development

Cultural Currents: First Nations Underwater Cultural Heritage and Offshore Wind Development

The rich cultural history of First Australians is deeply intertwined with Australia’s natural landscapes, both on land and beneath the sea. First Nations people have a profound connection to the oceans and seas, and this connection is echoed in the presence of underwater heritage sites that hold invaluable cultural, historical, and spiritual heritage. For thousands of…

In Little Over 30 Years, Offshore Wind Has Come a Long Way …

In Little Over 30 Years, Offshore Wind Has Come a Long Way …

Industries, just like the technologies that drive them, take time to develop and mature. Once a conceptual and futuristic dream, offshore wind has established itself as a powerful reality. It’s a reality that continues to advance at pace in an industry that has come a long way in a remarkably short space of time. The…

Key Factors for Environmental Impact Assessment for Offshore Wind in Australia

Key Factors for Environmental Impact Assessment for Offshore Wind in Australia

The release of Key environmental factors for offshore windfarm environmental impact assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (the EPBC Act) prepared by Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) provides explicit guidance regarding the impact pathways that need to be considered as part of offshore renewable energy (ORE)…