The power of our past, fuelling our future.
Tasmania has the advantage, with the water from our dams and lakes helping to generate electricity for over 100 years. But as the world changes, more clean energy is needed. To power our businesses, cars, BBQs, schools and cafes.
Hydro Tasmania is working on big projects to make this happen. That will mean local jobs, a boost for our economy, and certainty that Tassie will have the energy it needs, when it needs it.
Our hydro will be there when the wind isn't blowing and the sun isn't shining.
Built during World War II, workers on the Tarraleah power scheme endured the toughest conditions Tasmania can give. Each year, Tarraleah generates on average 7.3% of Tasmania's energy needs.
But Tarraleah is now over 85 years old, and reaching the end of its operational life. There is no 'do nothing' option.
We see a bright future ahead - redeveloping the power scheme to deliver clean, reliable energy for another generation!
β Double Tarraleah's generating capacity, generating more electricity from the same amount of water
β Create up to 250 new jobs during construction, and significant local investment
β Strengthen Tarraleah for another lifetime!
π Click here to learn more about the project!
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We're hard at work planning for a proposed pumped hydro project at Cethana, Tasmania's first! Pumped hydro at Cethana will create more energy 'storage' to maintain a reliable energy supply, in amongst growing wind and solar. Watch the video below to learn more!
The Cethana pumped hydro project would deliver more for Tasmanians.
β Capacity: At 750MW, it would become the Stateβs biggest station
β Storage: Up to 20 hours of deep energy storage - most batteries store for up to 4 hours
β Economic impact: 350 jobs during construction, local investment, growing industries, greater revenue potential returned as dividends to support hospitals, schools and housing.
Find out more about Tasmania's first proposed pumped hydro project!
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Learn about plans to reimagine the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme.
Check out our studies into Tasmania's future energy vision.
Check out our frequently asked questions page about our future energy vision.
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