Installation of temporary diesel generators at Bell Bay
Another 75 megawatts of generation capacity is about to be added to the Tasmanian electricity system, with the installation of three large generation units at the site of the decommissioned Bell Bay Power Station.
Energy Supply Plan update
An update on the energy supply situation was provided on 11 April by the Energy Minister Matthew Groom.
Early start to cloud seeding season paying off
Hydro Tasmania’s decision to bring forward this year’s cloud seeding season is paying off.
Energy Supply Plan update
An update on the energy supply situation was provided on 4 April by the Energy Minister Matthew Groom.
First 100 MW of diesel generation installed
Hydro Tasmania today confirmed that 100 MW of temporary diesel generation has been installed at sites across the state.
Projections for Tasmania's hydro storages
Hydro Tasmania has provided the Tasmanian Government with an updated projection for the low point for hydro storages, in light of yesterday’s announcement by Basslink Pty Ltd.
Hydro Tasmania not preparing for blackouts
Hydro Tasmania has rejected claims by Unions Tasmania that energy blackouts are imminent.
Basslink corrects public record
Basslink Pty Ltd has issued a statement rejecting claims made today that the repair vessel Ile de Rey would not continue to be available to complete the repair process on the cable.
Energy Supply Plan update
Hydro Tasmania and the State Government have a plan to manage energy supply and that plan is being implemented.
Basslink break, severe drought out of the blue
Tasmania is facing an unprecedented set of circumstances that are providing significant challenges for Hydro Tasmania in the provision of energy supply to the State. But this is a challenge we are facing head on. There was no prior warning of two events with extremely low likelihood.