Australia Refuses Wind Port Plans Citing Unacceptable Environmental Impact
Australia’s federal government rejected plans for the country’s first wind port due to “unacceptable impacts” on the environment and wildlife. This decision has created a major challenge for the first planned offshore wind farms. The Port of Hastings Corporation and the government for Victoria are exploring their alternatives. Victoria has a goal of developing 2 GW from offshore wind by 2032 and 9 GW by 2040.