Danish renewable energy developer Copenhagen Energy has submitted a proposal for a 3GW offshore wind farm off Australia.
The Samphire offshore wind farm proposal has been submitted to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water for initial assessment under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
Copenhagen Energy is proposing to develop, construct, operate and ultimately decommission a world-class offshore wind farm in an area 60 km to 120 km north of Perth between Two Rocks and Lancelin.
The wind farm will have up to 200 turbines and substations within Commonwealth waters.
Up to 3GW of generated electricity will be brought onshore through State waters at one of two locations, either between Ledge Point and Seabird, or north of Two Rocks.
Once onshore, the power will be transmitted by underground and/or overhead cables to a load centre or electricity grid connection point.