AGL, DIRECT Infrastructure, Mainstream Renewable Power, and Reventus Power have joined forces to submit an application for the construction of a 2.5 GW offshore wind farm in Australia’s Gippsland region. The Bass Strait, the first offshore wind zone approved by the Australian government, will act as the site for the proposed offshore wind project.
Reportedly, the 15,000 sq km zone will expand employment prospects and produce 10 GW of renewable energy annually. Additionally, the offshore wind project is anticipated to have a significant positive impact on Australia’s economy. The project development phase will feature A$400 million investment package to support workers and supply chain development.
In December 2022, Aker Solutions joined forces with Mainstream Renewable Power, Ocean Winds, and Statkraft for the upcoming Utsira Nord floating wind project in Norway. The companies would collaborate to develop economical, sustainable technology for the project, as per the terms of the agreement. These would include initiatives for design, building, fabrication, and installation, as well as other cost-cutting ideas and technology.
