We need new renewable generation, long-duration storage and more interconnection and transmission to meet Tasmania’s and Australia’s future energy needs. These projects will deliver local jobs, economic growth, more clean energy and energy security.
Tasmania has abundant, low-cost wind resources and hydropower potential. Proposed wind and hydropower projects and more interconnection will be fundamental to meeting Tasmania’s growing demand for clean energy.
These projects will put downward pressure on prices in the long term, create jobs and support new and expanding industries.
We are embarking on the next generation of Tasmanian hydropower, transforming our network to increase capacity, efficiency and flexibility. Our projects will capitalise on opportunities in the transitioning National Electricity Market so we can deliver greater value back to Tasmanians.
Our vision involves two major construction projects - the potential redevelopment of the Tarraleah hydropower scheme and adding pumped hydro with our first project at Lake Cethana.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has supported project studies with $5million in funding as part of its Advancing Renewables Program.
We welcomed a capacity crowd of more than 170 at the Cethana Open Day in northwest Tasmania. Open days allow us to take the community behind the scenes and show them how we use water to keep the lights on in Tasmania. It’s also a great chance for the community to learn about the next generation of hydropower with our exciting vision for building pumped hydro at Cethana.
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The Integrated System Plan from Australia’s Energy Market Operator (AEMO) clearly calls out that as coal generation exits at a rapid pace, the lowest cost way to supply electricity is renewable energy, connected by transmission and firmed with storage.
Hydro Tasmania has reached a significant milestone in its plans to reimagine the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme, identifying its preferred development option. Hydro Tasmania CEO, Ian Brooksbank, said it was an opportunity to ensure that the Tarraleah scheme would help power the state for many decades to come.
Find out more about Tasmania's pumped hydro potential and our first deep storage project at Cethana.
Learn about plans to breathe new life into the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme.
Check out our studies into modelling and testing what Tasmania's future energy vision might look like.
Australia has a big challenge ahead. Climate change is accelerating the need to reduce emissions and that means reducing our reliance on fossil fuels for our power.
That transition is already well underway. Australia is rapidly shifting to clean sources of energy generation like wind and solar.
That brings its own challenge, because you can’t rely on wind and solar alone to power Australia. You need energy storage as back up when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining. This brings a perfect opportunity for Tasmania.
Marinus Link will open up even greater two-way energy market access, to take advantage of our abundant renewable energy potential in wind and hydropower. All of this means big benefits flowing back to Tasmania.
Tasmanians can be proud that we are doing our bit to address climate change, while also reaping the benefits of lower power prices, greater economic returns to the state, and the jobs and investment that will help grow our economy for the future.
Check out our frequently asked questions page about our future energy vision.
We anticipate that as work progresses, there will be opportunity for providing services to our projects.
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