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Media releases

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.

14 November 2017
Tasmanian solution hits the national stage

The word is out. Tasmania has the natural advantages and renewable head-start to lead the way in solving Australia’s energy challenge.

30 October 2017
Battery of the Nation worthy of national significance

Tasmania’s Battery of the Nation initiative is now firmly on the radar of Australia’s main infrastructure funding body.

24 October 2017
Exciting times for Tasmanian angling

Hydro Tasmania is set to sponsor one of the biggest fishing events in Tasmania’s history.

20 October 2017
Executive salaries

Media reports claiming Hydro Tasmania executives have received significant salary increases misrepresent both fact and context.

19 October 2017
A strong recovery and positive future

Hydro Tasmania has fulfilled its pledge to rebound strongly in the 2016-17 financial year.