Danish developer Copenhagen Energy has submitted proposals for a 3GW offshore wind project off Geographe Bay off the state of Western Australia.
The Leeuwin Offshore Wind proposal includes the installation of up to 200 wind turbines and associated substation platforms within Commonwealth waters.
Copenhagen Energy is proposing to site the project within Geographe Bay, approximately 15km to 70km from the coast off the south-west region of Western Australia.
The project will likely be developed in phases and it is currently planned that construction would span 36 months period, commencing in 2026 and ending in 2028, subject to the completion of the required permitting processes.
The generated electricity will be brought onshore via export cables which will traverse state waters to landfall onshore.
Once onshore, electricity generated by the wind farm will be transmitted, via underground and/or overhead cables, to a substation.
The electricity can then be connected into the local grid system or other power infrastructure.
“At this stage, it is anticipated that individual turbines delivering between 15MW and 25MW will be installed, with the definitive number, final location and ultimate turbine specifications being determined prior to construction” said Copenhagen Energy’s proposal.
The project is in the early development stage, and therefore many of the detailed design parameters are “yet to be determined”.
The design process is evolving based on technical feasibility and commercial viability studies and will continue to be refined in response to environmental and social impacts identified, as well as the consultation process.