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Tasmanian innovation will see the majority of Flinders Island’s energy needs supplied by renewable energy within two years. Hydro Tasmania will soon start work on developing a "Hybrid Energy Hub" on Flinders Island that will significantly increase renewable energy use on the island and reduce the use and importation of diesel.

Southern Africa’s newest hydropower plant met its final project milestone in January, achieving full commercial operation. The Neusberg hydropower project was officially launched in South Africa on 3 March 2015.

Specialist power and water consulting firm Entura has identified opportunities for the South African city of Durban to increase its use of renewable energy, while at the same time driving down water infrastructure operating costs.

Hydro Tasmania will begin its 2015 cloud seeding season on 1 May 2015. The season will run through to the end of October.

Hydro Tasmania welcomes the release of the Government’s Energy Strategy, and looks forward to working with the Government on the implementation of the strategy.

Today’s announcement of in-principle bipartisan agreement on the Renewable Energy Target is an encouraging development. We look forward to delivery of a clear and stable policy position to provide investment certainty for developers and owners.

Hydro Tasmania will donate up to $20 000 to support those affected by the earthquake in Nepal. Hydro Tasmania had employees on the ground in Nepal just prior to the devastating 25 April earthquake.

Collaboration between Hydro Tasmania and the Inland Fisheries Service (IFS) aims to improve the fishing experience at one of Tasmania’s most iconic trout fishing lakes.

The Hydro Tasmania group and its people are contributing almost $50,000 to relief efforts in Nepal following the devastating 25 April earthquake.