Shóna Guinan: Driving renewable energy innovation and offshore wind development
RPS' Senior Marine Consultant, Shóna, is at the forefront of offshore wind development, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future.
Offshore wind in Australia and New Zealand
Offshore wind has the potential to play a key role in achieving net zero targets in Australia and New Zealand / Aotearoa. With the industry still in its infancy, RPS is working with clients, governments, and stakeholders at each stage of development in the region.
As with any new industry, there are many challenges as well as opportunities to manage. From site selection, marine studies and community engagement to approvals and asset management, RPS has the global reach, local expertise and know-how to guide offshore wind developers through the project lifecycle.
Our experts have extensive experience in energy and renewables in this region and across the globe to inform their work and realise the potential of offshore wind along the Australian and New Zealand coastlines.
Offshore wind insights from our thought leaders
Latest offshore wind news
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Marine scientist represents RPS at UNESCO global workshop
RPS Senior Principal Marine Scientist, Dr Rachel Przeslawski, heads to Poland to work alongside world-leading experts to advance the monitoring of marine life.
04 February 2025 | 2 min read
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RPS marine and coastal ecologist bound for Antarctica
RPS’ Dr Christine Lamont, heads to icy Antarctica, joining the prestigious Homeward Bound project, a global leadership initiative for women in STEMM.
22 January 2025 | 2 min read
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Leading NZ’s first marine study for offshore wind
Taranaki Offshore Partnership commissions RPS to lead New Zealand’s first marine baseline study for offshore wind development.
15 October 2024 | 2 min read
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Nature Positive Laws pledge to streamline environmental approvals
The Australian Federal Government is taking significant strides towards promoting sustainable development with the introduction of Stage 2 of its Nature Positive Laws.
03 July 2024 | 3 min read
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RPS Floating LiDAR Buoy reaches stage 3 maturity
An independent review shows RPS meets demanding Stage 3 benchmarks for buoy reliability and accuracy, boosting confidence in wind resource data acquired for clients and project partners.Â
17 May 2024 | 2 min read
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New offshore wind partners being welcomed into RMEBS program
RPS invites expressions of interest from offshore wind farm developers to join Phase Two of the Regional Marine Environmental Baseline Studies (RMEBS) program.Â
09 May 2024 | 3 min read
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RPS welcomes first Indian Ocean offshore wind area proposed in WA
The Australian government has unveiled plans for a future offshore wind area in the Indian Ocean, roughly 20 kilometres off the coast of the Bunbury region in Western Australia.
28 February 2024 | 3 min read
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The proposed Nature Positive Laws are intended to simplify and streamline regulatory processes
We break down three elements of the proposed policy: transparency, data-based decision making, and community engagement.Â
25 January 2024 | 3 min read
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RPS launches groundbreaking collaborative environmental program for offshore wind industry in Victoria
Several offshore wind farm developers from within Australia and across the world are looking to collaborate on a marine environmental baseline studies program for offshore wind projects in Victo...
23 November 2023 | 3 min read
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New digital aerial survey technique for offshore wind in Australia
RPS will undertake high-resolution digital aerial surveys in a move to better understand potential seabird collision risk for a proposed offshore wind project in Victoria.
13 November 2023 | 3 min read
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First consultants graduate from RPS’ offshore wind training program
RPS is celebrating 55 of its employees across Australia and New Zealand who today are the first wave of graduates from the Elevate offshore wind program.
02 November 2023 | 3 min read
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RPS wins Spinifex offshore wind contract
RPS has been appointed principal consultant for the proposed 1GW Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm in the Southern Ocean region off the Victorian and South Australian coastlines.
27 September 2023 | 3 min read
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RPS welcomes news that the next offshore wind zones will soon open for public consultation
Offshore wind in Australia continues to build momentum with today’s announcement by Chris Bowen that the Bass Strait region off Northern Tasmania will open for consultation in October and the In...
30 August 2023 | 2 min read
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RPS to lead baseline marine survey program for Seadragon offshore wind project
RPS will undertake a comprehensive marine environmental baseline survey program for Flotation Energy’s Seadragon offshore wind project off Gippsland in Victoria, Australia.
21 July 2023 | 1 min read
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New offshore wind zone declared off the Hunter-Central Coast NSW, but what does it mean for developers?
After an extensive consultation process, the Federal Government has announced Australia’s second Declared Area for offshore wind development – in the Pacific Ocean adjacent to the Hunter-Central...
17 July 2023 | 2 min read
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RPS to support a potential offshore wind development in New Zealand / Aotearoa
08 November 2022 | 2 min read
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New program allows RPS consultants to support the transition to offshore wind
As countries all over the world pursue the transition to cleaner energy, project owners and communities need experts with the skills and experience to tackle this challenge.
18 August 2022 | 3 min read
Offshore wind projects in Australia and Asia Pacific region
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RPS supports Gippsland Dawn’s offshore wind development
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Tackling environmental challenges in Seadragon offshore wind project
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Supporting Australia’s carbon abatement goals with advanced technology
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Tackling challenges of the Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm
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Environmental studies into renewable energy terminal
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Star of the South
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Data analysis and spatial mapping for offshore wind project
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Analysing geological data for Australia’s Blue Marlin offshore wind project
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Star of the South: Measuring potential impacts on ocean waves and currents
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Partnering for success: RPS, SEKWANG and Korean offshore wind
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Anna Crameri
APAC Offshore Wind Leader & Operations Director
Jeremy Fitzpatrick
Service Line Leader - Marine Science and Approvals
Tamara Al-Hashimi
Technical Director - Marine Science