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Media releases

1 February 2018
Dream weekend for paddling foodies

Kayakers can look forward to a bumper weekend in Launceston, with a special water release down the Cataract Gorge timed to coincide with Festivale.

22 January 2018
Granville Harbour takes flight

The Granville Harbour wind farm will contribute towards plans to double Tasmania’s renewable energy capacity and make it the Battery of the Nation.

22 December 2017
Basslink cable failure

Hydro Tasmania’s priority is ensuring Tasmanians have a safe, reliable and fully-functioning Basslink interconnector in the future. Our experts have recommended a way to achieve that.

20 December 2017
Basslink cable failure investigation

Two global experts have found the Basslink cable failed in December 2015 because Basslink Pty Ltd (BPL) exceeded its design limit.

11 December 2017
Flinders’ renewable frontier

The Flinders Island community can look forward to a secure and cleaner energy future thanks to its new Hybrid Energy Hub.

30 November 2017
Hydro Tasmania fuels renewable oasis

One of Australia’s most remote communities has been totally powered by clean energy for the very first time. Coober Pedy has traditionally been mainly dependent on diesel generation, but its electricity needs are now being met exclusively by wind and solar power for extended periods.

29 November 2017
Energy security independently confirmed

The Tasmanian Economic Regulator’s first Annual Energy Security Review has found Tasmania’s energy security is now strong enough to withstand an unlikely repeat of the events of 2015/16.

24 November 2017
Fulfilling Tasmania’s potential

Hydro Tasmania welcomes the Tasmanian and Australian Governments’ commitment to pursue the next stage of a business case for a second Bass Strait interconnector.

20 November 2017
Seeking a fair and reasonable outcome

While negotiations between Hydro Tasmania and TGP remain constructive, Hydro has referred the matter for arbitration, in case an agreement cannot be reached before the current contracts expire.

16 November 2017
Tasmanian tech drives renewable Rottnest

Hydro Tasmania’s innovation and technology is again leading the way to a clean and reliable future.