Building Australia's offshore wind industry: To take advantage of its natural resources and foster a thriving offshore wind industry, Australia needs to overcome a range of challenges.

The article offers an overview of the emerging offshore wind industry in Australia, highlighting the Federal Government's efforts to foster this clean energy resource. Topics include the launch of the Australian Centre for Offshore Wind Energy (ACOWE); the collaborative approach involving six founding universities strategically located near proposed offshore wind zones; and the key challenges faced by the industry.