Next steps for Offshore Wind in Western Australia

The Australian Government has announced feasibility licenses for Western Australia (WA) and the opening of Research and Demonstration applications.

It means the delivery of reliable, clean energy for our communities and industries is a step closer.

The government is offering feasibility licenses for 3 proposed offshore wind projects in the Bunbury offshore renewable energy zone, WA:

  • One license to Westward Wind Pty Ltd for the Westward Wind Project
  • Two licenses to Bunbury Offshore Wind Pty Ltd for two Bunbury Offshore Wind Projects; one in the north of the zone and another in the south of the zone.


The projects combined could:

  • generate 4 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy into the WA electricity grid for homes and industry
  • provide thousands of jobs.


It means license holders can now start the assessment work to determine the feasibility of their proposed offshore wind projects.

Applications open for research and demonstration licenses

Developers can now apply for offshore research and demonstration (R&D) licenses.

An R&D license allows new offshore renewable energy technologies to be tested in Australian waters.

To make an application, contact the Offshore Infrastructure Registrar.

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