Southerly Ten

We're proud to join the Maritime Emissions Reduction Coalition (MERC) as we work towards our shared goal of lowering emissions. MERC is working to accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the Australian maritime industry. The social enterprise brings together coordination and innovation to deliver a greener, more sustainable future for our waterways and oceans. We look forward to working with MERC team on this important mission.

The Kut-Wut Brataualung project was named in consultation with Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation (GLaWAC). Pronounced 'koot – woot bra – too – a – lung', the name recognises a family group of the Brataualung peoples that lived in and around the Toora area. "Kut-Wut" translates to Agnes River, a prominent natural feature in the Toora area pictured below. We're excited to work with Traditional Custodians of Country to shape a project that adds value for the community and preserves this environment for generations to come. At up to 2.2 GW, this project has the potential to power 1.2 million homes with renewable energy for 30 years. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQTwJjxU

Meet our Environment and Approvals Senior Manager, Martin Juniper. An experienced environmental scientist with over 20 years of experience, Martin is leading the onshore component of Star of the South's Environmental Impact Assessment and approvals. "It's exciting to apply an Environmental Impact Assessment to a new industry in Australia and navigate the unique challenges that come with being a 'first for Australia' project", he said. Outside of work, Martin loves running with his daughter at Parkrun on Saturdays and enjoying great food with his partner. 

We’ve teamed up again with other Gippsland offshore wind projects to host more ‘Gippsland Offshore Wind Days’. Across four days we’ll be talking with locals about offshore wind and our two Gippsland projects, while listening to ideas and feedback to help shape these projects and the region's future. VicGrid and Offshore Wind Energy Victoria will also be there to answer questions about Victoria’s transmission and energy plans. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_Q8_cf

Another Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners offshore wind project has successfully installed all turbines 👏   The Jeonnam 1 project in South Korea is set to power approximately 60,000 households and is the country's first commercial scale project. Joennam 2 and 3 are also planned to help achieve Korea's 14.3 GW by 2030 target, along with Taean Wind Power which was awarded an offtake contract last week.   Copenhagen Offshore Partners #OffshoreWind #Korea #milestone #GlobalNews

Meet our Procurement and Industry Development Manager, Katrina Langdon. Katrina has been working on Star of the South since 2021, bringing 17 years of experience in the renewable energy industry including onshore wind, solar and battery storage. At Southerly Ten, Katrina is responsible for the overall procurement our projects, local and global supply chain engagement and workforce development. Through her work, Katrina is supporting local businesses to participate in the emerging offshore wind sector to maximise economic benefits and jobs in local communities. "Working in offshore wind is an exciting challenge, there's huge potential for Australian and local businesses to benefit from this new industry", she said. With three active kids, Katrina spends her spare time managing sports teams, travelling and hiking some of Australia's iconic trails.

There is a world of opportunity ahead for those pursuing a career in offshore wind! According to the latest Global Wind Workforce Outlook Report from Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Global Wind Organisation, half a million new wind technicians will be needed by 2028 to meet global demand for onshore and offshore wind energy - including 5,700 in Australia. Attracting and training a workforce will be critical to meeting this huge future need. We're proud to be working with government, industry, TAFEs, universities and training providers to help ready the local workforce for opportunities ahead. Learn more about the wide range of careers in offshore wind and local training already available 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdaYK6j7 #OffshoreWind #jobs #RenewableEnergy #training

We love a good community festival, and Gippsland did not disappoint this weekend. It was great to support the Pearl Park Music Festival and Sea Days Festival - and to connect with locals and visitors interested in learning more about offshore wind and our Gippsland projects. ☺️☀️🎶🐟

Thank you to everyone who has followed our progress this year. It’s been a big one - we launched Southerly Ten, secured two feasibility licences, welcomed new team members (and a few babies), and opened new offices. From the team at Southerly Ten, we wish you a wonderful Christmas and happy and safe new year. See you in 2025. #MerryChristmas #HappyNewYear #OffshoreWind #2024 #2025

Gippsland is ideally placed to build a successful offshore wind industry to power its future, with strong winds, a skilled workforce and experienced supply chain. It's great to see this article highlighting the unique attributes of the region and how local organisations and energy providers are working together to ensure Gippsland benefits from a renewables future. Read the full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gx_nmqFh #OffshoreWind #renewables #Gippsland