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King Island might be a small island off a slightly larger island (Tasmania) off a really big island (Australia), but it punches well above its weight when it comes to renewable energy innovation.

The iconic Tarraleah hydro scheme in Tasmania’s central highlands has been powering the state for more than 85 years. This is an opportunity to reimagine the scheme to deliver more energy and improve operational flexibility to meet Tasmania’s future energy needs and suit a changing electricity market.

This year's Junction Arts Festival is operating under a new, inclusive mantra: "Art is a universal language". Hydro Tasmania is proud to be the 2023 Accessibility Partner of the festival, happening in September.

Sometimes, things move slowly in Tasmania, but when it comes to energy, we’re well ahead of the pack. Read on to explore how renewable energy became one of Tasmania’s superpowers and why it will underpin our future.

If you’ve visited Strathgordon or worked for ‘the Hydro’ over the last thirty years, odds are you’ve run into the ‘Mayor of Strathgordon’. This isn’t his official title, but it may as well be!

Tasmania is famous for its stunning landscapes, pristine wilderness and unique wildlife. But there's more to our island paradise than meets the eye. Hidden beneath its breath-taking scenery lies a powerful superpower – hydroelectricity.

In a world where only 23% of senior management in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industries are female, scholarships like the Chloe Munro Scholarship for Transformational Leadership play a pivotal role in empowering women in energy.

As the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme was constructed, a village grew up around it. Starting with little more than a pack horse track leading to Tarraleah, the village soon housed more one thousand workers and their families.

The second Girls in Power event was held this year in Northern Tasmania, to demystify the range of STEM careers available in Tasmania’s growing energy industry.