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What is Canberra Community Solar?

Canberra Community Solar builds on the successes of community renewable projects across Australia and internationally, as well as those currently underway in the ACT. The Australian Capital Region is one of Australia’s fastest growing wind investment regions.

How many megawats of wind power are there in Canberra?

More than 800 megawats of wind power is already in operation or planned for construction, with more than 1700 megawats at earlier stages of development. Additional wind power investments by the ACT will meet 45% percent of Canberra’s electricity needs by 2020, more than enough to power all Canberra residences.

How do I declare an offshore wind area?

Declared offshore wind area. Assessment of feasibility licence applications. The frequency with which areas are declared and licences are awarded varies – there is no set schedule. The process for assessing and declaring areas suitable for offshore wind is generally at the Department and the Minister’s discretion.

How many offshore wind projects are there in 2022?

In August 2022, the Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen identified 6 areas for the potential development of offshore wind energy projects. Three offshore wind areas have been formally declared. Around 40 offshore wind projects have been proposed to date.