Tasmanian hydropower icon powering towards a new future
Hydro Tasmania has reached a significant milestone in its plans to reimagine the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme, publishing its preferred development option in a detailed preliminary business case.
Modelling underway to help protect Maugean skate
Hydro Tasmania welcomed the Australian Government’s recommendation to reinstate CSIRO’s hydrological modelling to help protect the endangered Maugean skate, with work already underway.
Energy future bright thanks to Marinus deal
Hydro Tasmania welcomed today’s announcement by the Australian and Tasmanian governments on a new deal to secure the first Marinus Link cable, as well as low cost-financing for the redevelopment of Tarraleah Power Station and the North West Transmission Developments.
Grant to benefit Tassie kids with hearing loss
Tasmanian children with hearing loss will benefit from greater access to specialist audiology equipment, thanks to the Hydro Tasmania Community Grant program.
Solar farm the next step in King Island’s renewable future
King Island is again setting a global standard for hybrid renewable energy systems, with the completion of a new $3.35 million, 1.5MW solar farm set to further cut diesel use and carbon emissions.
Hydro Tasmania announces ambitious net zero targets
Hydro Tasmania, Australia’s largest generator of renewable energy, announced its ambitious plan to achieve net zero reportable scope one and two emissions by 30 June 2025.
Tasmanian pumped hydro one of the most cost-effective in market
Hydro Tasmania this week hosted a group of national, state and territory energy and climate change ministers at Lake Cethana in northern Tasmania, the site of its proposed 750MW pumped hydro project.
Hydro Tasmania welcomes new Chair
Hydro Tasmania today welcomed the announcement of Richard Bolt as its new Chair of the Board. Working in both the public and private sectors, Mr Bolt has led major innovation and reform across several industries, including energy, resources, agriculture, education, economic development, and transport. He was a leading architect of the national energy market’s governance systems.
Energising the future workforce
An inspiring event that gives female students a first-hand look at the possibilities of an exciting career in renewable energy has taken place at locations across northern Tasmania
Workers come home to historic Tarraleah Village
Nearly a century after construction, the heritage-rich Tarraleah Estate will again be a bustling workers’ village, housing Hydro Tasmania employees working on the iconic Tarraleah hydropower scheme.