Work to ready Tasmania for the Battery of the Nation initiative has taken another step, with the completion of a major upgrade of Repulse Power Station in the Derwent Scheme.

Hydro Tasmania is accelerating detailed investigation of three key opportunities for pumped hydro development in the state as part of the Battery of the Nation initiative.

Hydro Tasmania has been advised by Basslink Pty Ltd that the Basslink interconnector could be offline until mid-October while repair work is undertaken.

Momentum Energy has given an undertaking to the Essential Services Commission regarding compensating customers (current and former) who were disconnected after receiving the defective notice.

Hydro Tasmania has awarded funding to six projects aimed at giving local communities a helping hand.

Hydro Tasmania’s proactive approach to workplace mental health has been recognised at the 2019 National Suicide Prevention Australia Conference, with the business taking out the Workplace Life Award for its industry-leading A New Mindset program.

Hydro Tasmania welcomes the release of the Australian Energy Market Operator’s Insights Paper, which confirms the need for further interconnection and pumped hydro energy storage for the future electricity market.

Tasmania’s potential as a renewable energy Battery of the Nation will be a major focus of the first-ever Tasmanian Energy Development Conference in Devonport this week.

Hydro Tasmania continues to build its commitment to workplace diversity with the sponsorship of two scholarships to support women in engineering.

Hydro Tasmania is providing a series of water releases to support a group of officers from Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.