Elanora Offshore has announced plans to build a 5GW offshore wind project in Australia’s Gippsland.
Upon receiving a Feasibility Licence and other necessary approvals, the first phase of the Elanora Offshore project expects to be operational by 2032; with the second phase completing by end 2034 in line with Victorian Government targets.
The consortium, which consists of members EnergyAustralia, Respect Energy, Polpo Investments, KIMAenergy and Boskalis, said it already has funding commitments in place for the project.
Elanora Offshore CEO Maya Malik said: “We are deeply committed to the success of offshore wind in Australia and we want to see it done right.
“Each consortium member serves a purpose and is a leader in their field. Our approach has been to bring together the expertise needed to address the key challenges of developing offshore wind projects in new markets.”
“Our aim is to implement world-leading, sustainable offshore wind technology with agility. We want to be part of a just transition – delivering benefits for local communities and minimising environmental impact.”