Australia Wind Energy 2024

🌏 Ambassador's Visit to Melbourne Last week, the Ambassador visited Melbourne to participate in Carbon Capture APAC 2024 and Australia Wind Energy 2024. During her visit, she had a meeting with Victorian Energy Minister Lily D’Ambrosio MP along with Mr. Ellingsen Director Offshore Wind at Norwegian Energy Partners and Adviser Mr. Godara. They discussed their shared commitment to reaching the climate targets under the Paris Agreement. They highlighted the crucial role of Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) in decarbonising hard-to-abate industries and the importance of offshore wind in ensuring energy security. Together, they reinforced the strong cooperation between Norway and Victoria in achieving a sustainable future. Riise Anne Grete | Erik Svedahl | Shameek Godara | Guro Engell Kanton | Eirik Ellingsen | Emily Garnett | Elizabeth Molyneux | Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) #ClimateAction #CCUS #OffshoreWind #Sustainability #EnergySecurity #NorwayAustraliaRelations

Last week the Department for Business and Trade hosted a clean energy trade delegation centred around Australia Wind Energy 2024 for UK companies to scope out opportunities for collaboration in Australia's emerging offshore wind market.   Sharing the UK's clean energy leadership and expertise, DBT's Head of Offshore Wind for APAC Richard Burch gave a keynote address on 'Supply Chain Development in Offshore Wind: the UK’s Experience and Opportunities for Australia.'   "As well as achieving net zero targets, the growth of offshore wind in the UK is an integral part of our energy security strategy," Richard told attendees.   Scottish Development International's Country Head and Inward Investment Lead for ANZ April Kelly also shared Scotland's expertise in supply chain development and collaboration with other ocean-based industries on an engaging 'Forging a Strong Supply Chain Collaboration for Offshore Wind Development' panel.   #AuWE2024 #EnergyTransition #UKAustraliaClimate Steph Lysaght Ben Jowett

At last week's Australia Wind Energy Conference in Melbourne, our Australian Wind Generation Leader, Taraz Saba, facilitated a panel on Pioneering Australia's Wind Energy Development—Kickstarting a Decade of Successful Delivery, which brought together leaders from premier wind developers across the country.   It was great to see the passion and enthusiasm for the wind industry on display.   Our takeaways were: 💨 Australia's wind industry is already progressing with an impressive amount of activity.   💨 That despite challenges, global majors see Australia as an attractive investment location. 💨 For project success, community engagement is critical, with genuine community benefit being essential, not just for the development landholders. 💨 There is a need for urgency to accelerate our transition to renewable energy, and wind power has immense potential for a cleaner, resilient future.   #PowerOfCommitment #FutureEnergy #AuWE2024 #WindEnergy #OffshoreWind #OnshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

#AuWE2024 - the Largest Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition in Australia was recently held in Melbourne. Thierry KALFON joined an executive panel to share views on the future of offshore wind projects in Australia, and lessons learnt from onshore wind in markets such as Europe that could be beneficial to Australian developers. The discussion underscored the urgency of accelerating our transition to renewable energy and highlighted the immense potential of wind power for a cleaner, resilient future. AuWE2024 also hosted the Regional Development Forum, where Jamie Lowe gave a presentation on how ENGIE is bolstering Gippsland’s Enabling Infrastructure through Battery Storage. Jamie showcased the #Hazelwood rehabilitation project – the first retired coal-fired power station to host a Battery Energy Storage System in Australia. He highlighted how battery storage serves a key role in accelerating the build-out of solar and wind resources, capturing excess power during periods of high energy generation while discharging to meet peak demand.  #WindEnergy #RenewableEnergy #BESS #ENGIE