Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has launched a new subsidiary in Australia aimed at advancing renewable energy projects. The platform, named Voyager Renewables, will focus on the development of wind, solar, and energy storage systems across the country. Its target is to deliver a total of 6 gigawatts(GW) of renewable energy over the next decade.
Initial Projects and Focus Areas
Voyager Renewables is based in Newcastle and currently owns several early-stage projects in Victoria and New South Wales. Among its key developments are two major wind and solar projects in New South Wales and one large-scale wind and storage project in Victoria. These projects will play a crucial role in supporting Australia’s National Electricity Market (NEM).
In New South Wales, Voyager is working on Sunnyside, a 450-MW wind farm in the South-West Renewable Energy Zone. The company is also advancing another project in the state, Energy Oasis, which will combine wind, solar, and battery storage to provide over 2 GW of capacity.
Meanwhile, in Victoria, Voyager is exploring the development of a 1-GW wind and battery storage project in the state’s western tablelands.
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CIP’s Strategic Move in Australia
Voyager Renewables marks a significant step for CIP in Australia. The Danish investor has been active in the Australian market since late 2017. CIP’s investments in the region include the Star of the South offshore wind project, which is one of the country’s most advanced offshore wind initiatives.
CIP now has a pipeline of over 40 GW of active development opportunities in Australia. The company has expressed confidence in the growth of the renewable energy sector in the country, particularly with the expansion of wind, solar, and energy storage capacity.
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Future Developments
Voyager Renewables is also working on several energy storage projects to complement its renewable energy initiatives. These storage solutions are seen as key to stabilizing the grid and supporting the broader energy transition. Details of these storage projects are expected to be unveiled in the near future.
Through Voyager Renewables, CIP aims to further strengthen its presence in Australia’s growing clean energy sector.