Markets & Projects

Australia

As one of Mainstream’s more recent market entries in Asia Pacific, Australia is a key area for growth.

Mainstream entered the Australian market in 2019, with a local office in Melbourne and an experienced development team on the ground.

Currently, Mainstream has a development pipeline of 1.75 GW of onshore wind farm developments and is in the process of further increasing its pipeline, including in the offshore wind space where our consortium has recently been awarded a feasibility licence for a 2.5 GW offshore wind development off the coast of Victoria.

Together with partners Someva Renewables, we have also recently been awarded an investigative permit to jointly investigate an onshore wind farm in New South Wales with a potential capacity of approximately 500 MW.

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Onshore Wind
Offshore Wind

Development

2.45 GW

Construction

0 GW

Operation

0 GW

Total Net Capacity

2.45 GW

Development

1.75 GW

Construction

0 GW

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0 GW

Total Net Capacity

1.75 GW

Development

700 GW

Construction

0 GW

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0 GW

Total Net Capacity

700 GW

aerial drone shot of onshore wind turbines with hanging fog - mainstream renewable power onshore wind

Our onshore wind portfolio

Mainstream recognised early the potential for onshore wind in Australia and has over the last few years grown a portfolio with a focus on greenfield development. Our 1.5 GW portfolio in central Queensland is about to enter the state and planning approval process. The projects are well placed to help Queensland achieve its strong target of 50% renewables by 2030.

We and our local partners Someva Renewables have also been awarded a permit by the Forestry Corporation of New South Wales to jointly investigate an onshore wind farm at Sunny Corner with a potential capacity of approximately 500 MW.

Mainstream’s pipeline of opportunities is connected to strategic industrial centres and future planned hydrogen hubs, while we are also exploring adding solar and battery storage technology.

Digital rendering of an Australian Offshore Wind Farm

Bringing offshore wind to Australia

The nascent Australian offshore wind industry is poised to grow significantly and Mainstream, as part of a consortium, was recently awarded a feasibility licence for a 2.5 GW fixed-bottom offshore wind development off Gippsland, Victoria. The area in the Bass Strait off Gippsland is the first offshore wind zone to be declared by the Australian government.

Mainstream’s partners include Reventus Power, AGL, and DIRECT Infrastructure. The consortium is determined to play a leading role in developing the offshore wind industry through supporting workforce and supply chain development, enabling the transition of Australian industry, and creating local benefits.

Investigative permit award for 500 MW wind farm at Sunny Corner, NSW

Mainstream Renewable Power and Someva Renewables have been awarded a permit by the Forestry Corporation of NSW to jointly investigate an onshore wind farm at Sunny Corner.

The proposed Sunny Corner Wind Farm is located in the Sunny Corner State Forest, which is managed by the Forestry Corporation of NSW.

The opportunity is approximately 500 MW and would generate enough electricity to power up to 300,000 homes with affordable, clean and reliable energy for approximately 30 years.

The next investigative stages include the installation of a met mast and extensive local consultation with First Nations people, forest users, councils, communities and businesses.