Professional paper

Selecting offshore renewable energy futures for Victoria

M.A. Boelen ; Dept. of Geomatics, University of Melbourne, Parkville
I. Bishop ; Dept. of Geomatics, University of Melbourne, Parkville,
C. Pettit ; Spatial Information Sciences, Dept. of Primary Industries, Lincoln Square North, Carlton

Abstract

Australia’s population is continually growing, making land more valuable and adding to energy demand. As the coast
of Victoria, Australia has regular high winds, the development of offshore renewable energy is an excellent alternative
to conventional energy sources. This provides an opportunity to meet growing energy needs while caring for the
environment; and supporting regional communities. There are currently no offshore energy projects in Victoria. This
paper investigates demand, supply, feasibility and planning of the wind and wave power options. Analytical (GIS) and
visual aids (Google Earth) are used to illustrate these options and so to assist the community in making an informed
decision for the renewable energy approaches suitable in Victoria.

Keywords

Renewable Energy; Offshore; Visualisation

Hrčak ID:

61779

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/61779

Publication date:

1.12.2010.

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