Project Description
Implementing offshore hybrid renewable energy systems have strong potential to accelerate our transition to a net-zero economy. However, there is a lack of a systemic and autonomous spatial approach to evaluate the potential sites for coupled wind and solar, considering multi-criteria covering environmental, technical, economic and social aspects. This project will apply the latest g techniques to extract, integrate and analyse spatial datasets for the autonomous
creation of a spatial dashboard detailing multi-criteria evaluations of potentially viable renewable energy system locations. The developed tool will assist decision-makers to narrow down suitable sites for detailed assessments and capital works programs.
Project Personnel and Beneficiaries
Australian government and community.
Outcomes to Date
A published systematic literature review paper on co-location of offshore wind and solar farms.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755008424000759
Project Significance
It helps Australia to meet UN SDG goal of “Sustainable Cities and Communities.” and UN SDG goal of “Affordable and Clean Energy.” By providing new sources of renewable energy.