Wind power in Australia

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Wind power, a form of renewable energy harnessed through wind turbines, stands as a pivotal contributor to Australia's energy landscape. With a total installed wind capacity reaching approximately 9,100 megawatts (MW)^[1] as of October 2023, wind power constitutes a significant portion, representing 5% of Australia's total primary energy supply and a substantial 35% of its renewable energy supply.^[2] Australia's geographic disposition favours the proliferation of wind energy infrastructure, particularly in the southern regions of the nation and along the slopes of the Great Dividing Range in the east. Approximately half of Australia's wind farms are located near coastal regions.^[3]

The Federal Government formally designated the Bass Strait off Gippsland as the country's inaugural offshore wind zone in December 2022.^[4]