Australia's
most
advanced
offshore wind
project
Star of the South will harness strong Bass Strait winds to power 1.2 million homes, create long-term regional jobs and investment and kick-start a new industry for Gippsland, Victoria and Australia.
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Environmental assessments for Star of the South are available for public review and comment between 18 May and 29 June 2026.
You can find the assessment documentation on this website and on display at public venues across Gippsland.
We’ll be available throughout the public review period to help you find information and get involved.
Submissions must be made in writing and are due by 11:59 pm on 29 June 2026.
Benefits
Up to 2.2 GW
installed capacity
Adding $8 billion
to the economy
Powering
1.2 million homes
Saving 7 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year
Delivering 10% of Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target
Creating up to 6,000 Australian jobs
Location
10-40 km off the coast within a 586 km2 licence area.
This site offers some of the strongest fundamentals for offshore wind development in Australia.
Project Snapshot
Status and timing
Star of the South is in the advanced stages of development.
All initial site studies are complete, confirming that the project is technically feasible and will contribute significantly to meeting energy needs, creating jobs and cutting emissions from the electricity sector.
Star of the South secured a Commonwealth exploration licence in 2019 to explore the project’s potential, and a feasibility licence in 2024.
Pending approvals, we aim to start construction later this decade to deliver on Victoria’s 2 GW by 2032 offshore wind energy target and Australia’s 2035 emissions reduction target.
The next steps include:
- Securing all approvals
- Participating in the Victorian offshore wind auction
- Reaching a final investment decision.
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