Gippsland’s new offshore wind industry is leading the way for Australia.
The Offshore Wind Energy Victoria website connects you with information including:

• Maps and visualisations
• News and events
• Information on environmental and planning
• processes
• Links to other leading resources

Follow the link on Learn more to keep informed 
Email: offshorewind@deeca.vic.gov.au

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The Energy Fact Check site draws on national and international research to provide evidence-based information on the energy transition.

This site helps to answer common questions that members of the community have about the energy transition and the role of renewable energy and storage. 

Questions like:  

• Are renewables more expensive than coal, gas, and nuclear?
• How much land does renewable energy use, and will it affect our food security?
• Can Australia run its power grid on renewables?

Energy Fact Check is delivered by the Clean Energy Council as part of the industry association’s efforts to support informed public discussion.

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After four successful events in Yarram, Traralgon, Foster and Seaspray in November, Gippsland’s offshore wind projects are back at four new locations in March.

Port Albert: Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 4–6 pm, Port Albert Mechanics Institute
Golden Beach: Thursday 13 March 2025 at 4–6 pm, Golden Beach Community Centre
Sale: Saturday 22 March 2025 at 10 am – 2 pm, Nakunbalook, Sale Botanic Gardens
Leongatha: Thursday 27 March 2025 at 4–6 pm, Leongatha Memorial Hall.

The Gippsland Offshore Wind Alliance said the events are an opportunity to learn more about offshore wind energy, upcoming project plans, long-term opportunities and to share feedback.

Led by Gippsland Climate Change Network and Committee for Gippsland, the Alliance aims to provide a local platform for collaborative action to create an offshore wind industry that benefits Gippsland.

Alliance Co-Chair, Darren McCubbin encouraged the Gippsland community to get involved. 
“This is a one-stop shop, so you can go to one event and get the information you need about the projects that are of interest to you.”

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We are excited to announce the official dates of GNEC 2025!

After a sell-out event last year, the Gippsland New Energy Conference (GNEC) is back in Traralgon on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 September 2025 – and it’s set to be bigger than ever!

GNEC is Australia’s largest regional-led event dedicated to sustainable energy, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and the community to drive the future of energy.

Last year, the event featured over 100 speakers, 700 attendees, a free community expo, expert panel discussions, and a youth summit focused on careers in the energy sector.

As momentum continues to build, GNEC remains a key platform for showcasing Gippsland’s leadership in Australia’s transition to a clean energy future.

Speaker nominations and sponsorship forms will be coming soon, so have a think about any great communicators or projects that you would love to see locally!

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MARINUS LINK has shortlisted two consortiums for Marinus Link’s major civil construction tender and are calling on subcontractors to participate.

TasVic Greenlink and Empower have entered a competitive and collaborative process for Marinus Link’s final Stage 1 major contract, which covers onshore civil and installation works, including constructing the converter station buildings and the land cable civil works.

Tasmanian and Victorian subcontractors are strongly advised to register their interest and attend Meet the Proponents events scheduled for late February.

Register to attend and Meet the Proponents in Gippsland:

Morwell, 21 Feb – Marinus Link Industry Briefing: Meet The Proponents (Morwell)

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The VicGrid team will be at the Rosedale Neighbourhood House every Thursday to answer questions about transmission planning in Gippsland and better support landholders and the broader community. To providing landholders and communities with a dedicated space to ask questions, provide feedback, and learn more about the planning of the offshore wind energy grid connection.

Dates:
19 Dec 2024 – 30 Jan 2025 | 1 pm – 6 pm
6 Feb – 27 Mar 2025 | 10 am – 6 pm
Venue: Rosedale Neighbourhood House
2 – 8 Cansick Street, Rosedale Victoria

Please note Thursdays (closed on Boxing Day 26 December 2024)

For any questions call 1800 418 341 or email vicgrid@deeca.vic.gov.au

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In Australia’s transition to net zero emissions, the electricity sector has a major role to play. But does nuclear power have a place in our future grid?

• CSIRO reaffirms nuclear power likely to cost twice as much as renewables.
• Nuclear power does not currently provide the most cost competitive solution for low emission electricity in Australia.
• Long development lead times mean nuclear won’t be able to make a significant contribution to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
• While nuclear technologies have a long operational life, this factor provides no unique cost advantage over shorter-lived technologies.

Despite nuclear power being a component of electricity generation for 16 per cent of the world’s countries, it does not currently represent a timely or efficient solution for meeting Australia’s net zero target.

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Victorian Labor energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio on Tuesday launched the call for expressions of interest (EoI) to build the transmission infrastructure necessary to connect Gippsland’s new offshore wind farms to the grid.

“VicGrid is looking for a development and construction partner that will work closely with local communities, Traditional Owners and landholders while driving value for money for Victorian energy users,” the government says.

“Industry has a crucial role to play in the energy transition and we are looking for a transmission partner that shares our commitment to deliver the best outcomes for local communities in Gippsland.”

After careful consideration of the merits and complexities of 330 kilovolt (kV) and 500 kV transmission technology, VicGrid has decided a 500 kV transmission line is the most suitable solution for this project.

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The First Nations Clean Energy Strategy was released on 6 December 2024, following extensive public consultation and stakeholder engagement, with First Nations peoples, state and territory governments, industry representatives and academics.

The Strategy is co-sponsored by the Minister for Energy and Climate Change and the Minister for Indigenous Australians and is a key priority under the National Energy Transformation Partnership. The clean energy transition is a critical moment for Australia’s relationship with First Nations peoples.

The Strategy is a national framework to guide investment, influence policy, and support First Nations people to self-determine how they participate in, and benefit from, Australia’s clean energy transition. The Strategy outlines a vision for a sustainable clean energy future for all Australians, with Country and Culture at the heart.

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