Gippsland offshore wind means less transmission and lower prices
We need new sources of electricity as aging coal power stations retire.
Gippsland offshore wind will help meet this need while also lowering prices, reducing the need for new transmission and keeping the grid stable.
That’s the finding of a National Electricity Market by Jacobs, which compares two futures – one with and one without offshore wind in Gippsland.
With offshore wind (7 GW by 2040):
- Over 900 km less new transmission needed, saving over $5 billion
- Less reliance on gas to keep the lights on, saving $2.5 billion
- Lower power bills, saving $150 a year for a typical Victorian home.
A major benefit of Gippsland offshore wind is when it would produce power. It is perfectly matched to the dinnertime energy use peak and can help fill gaps during winter and summer peaks.
Without offshore wind we would need much more onshore wind, extra transmission to connect it to the grid, and be more reliant on gas and interstate power – which means higher, less stable prices.
Find us out and about
This Friday 3 April we’re excited to get involved in the Tarra Festival’s Cultivating Communities event. Find us at the Memorial Park in Yarram from 5:30 pm – 7 pm. Come and enjoy the parade of tractors and trucks followed by fun activities and dinner in the park.
During March we connected with locals and visitors at the Wellington Sustainability Festival, in Sale. Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat with us about Star of the South and all things offshore wind.
Taking a closer look at our shore crossing site
This month, the Star of the South Community Advisory Group visited Reeves Beach with our Transmission Manager, Will, to learn how cables will be brought to shore in this area.
Will explained how the land we recently purchased will provide a base for construction of the shore crossing.
This sparked discussion about cultural heritage considerations, fishing, farming, land-use planning and tourism.
If you’re interested in chatting with a Community Advisory Group member in your area, get in touch and we can connect you.
Visit to Reeves Beach
An open invitation to local community groups
Are you part of a local group interested in learning more about projects happening in your area?
We’d love to come and chat about Star of the South – share a project update, explain what’s coming up in the environmental assessment process, talk about how you can get involved and answer questions.
