Offshore wind in Australia: Busting myths about wind turbines
Offshore wind energy is poised to become a significant contributor to Australia's renewable energy portfolio. The nation boasts an estimated technical wind resource capacity exceeding 4,000 gigawatts (GW), far surpassing current energy demands. Recognising this potential, the Australian government has designated six offshore wind zones, including Illawarra, Hunter, and Gippsland. If fully developed, these zones could contribute up to 75.4 GW of capacity – more than doubling the country's existing installed generation of 62.1 GW. Despite the promise of offshore wind, [...]