Iberdrola to start metocean studies for 3 GW Aussie offshore wind project

It can energise 2.25 million households.

Iberdrola Australia has secured approval for its feasibility-stage Management Plan for the 3 gigawatt Aurora Green Offshore Wind Project.

In a statement, Iberdrola Australia said this development will be followed by the commencement of metocean studies within the feasibility licence area. This will involve the deployment of a floating light detection and ranging buoy, and a wave buoy and seabed frame.

The Aurora Green Offshore Wind Project is located over 25 kilometres off the coast of Ninety Mile Beach in Gippsland, Victoria.

Iberdrola said the instruments will be installed in mid to late July. These will collect vital wind, wave, and oceanographic data to support Project planning and design.

“Once complete, the Project will comprise up to 150 wind turbines, generating up to 3 GW of clean energy — enough to power around 2.25 million homes,”  the company said.

“Subject to further approvals, the first phase (approximately 1 GW) is expected to be operational by 2032,” it added.