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Our new offshore wind industry will provide long-term opportunities for Victorian workers and businesses, while delivering affordable and reliable electricity.

Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV)

OWEV is coordinating the development of Victoria's offshore wind sector, guiding industry and communities toward an offshore wind energy future and supporting Traditional Owners' aspirations in this process.

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What is offshore wind energy?

Strong ocean winds can be used to generate clean and reliable electricity for our homes and businesses.

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Developing offshore wind in Victoria

Victoria is building a thriving offshore wind sector, leading the way for Australia’s first offshore wind energy projects.

A map shows the locations of feasibility licence holders for offshore wind projects in the Gippsland declared area

Victoria's offshore wind farm locations

Explore proposed locations for offshore wind farms in the Gippsland and Southern Ocean declared areas.

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Offshore wind and the environment

We are balancing Victoria's energy needs with environmental goals to take important steps in fighting climate change.

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Building an offshore wind workforce and industry

The Victorian Government is making sure long-term opportunities are created for Victorian workers and businesses.

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Regulatory information

We are maintaining environmental protections and ensuring that Traditional Owner cultural and legal rights are robustly protected.

Offshore wind news

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Gippsland offshore wind sector advances

The first of Gippsland’s 12 offshore wind feasibility licence holders are embarking on an important environmental and seabed study.

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Victoria leads way as global winds blow south

Victoria is preparing to host the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) Asia-Pacific Wind Energy Summit in September.

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Talk to us about offshore wind in Gippsland

Offshore Wind Energy Victoria (OWEV) and VicGrid are joining offshore wind feasibility licence holders at Gippsland community sessions in Ma...

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Have a question?

Email us at offshorewind@deeca.vic.gov.au.

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