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Media releases

24 November 2023
Rowallan Power Station gets $30 million facelift

Rowallan Power Station in north west Tasmania is getting a new lease on life, thanks to a $30 million refurbishment that will ensure it continues to operate safely and reliably for at least another 30 years.

7 November 2023
Hydro Tasmania is bushfire ready

In the wake of the Flinders Island bushfires, and looking towards a hot, dry summer, Hydro Tasmania says it is bushfire ready, with plans in place to keep staff safe and the lights on.

31 October 2023
Hydro Tasmania delivers for Tasmanians and a clean energy future

Hydro Tasmania has again delivered on its commitments to the state, generating almost all of the State’s electricity needs from renewables, returning strong profits for Tasmanians and preparing the economy for electrification.

28 October 2023
Open day success a Tribute to Tasmania’s hydro history

After being suspended during the pandemic, Hydro Tasmania is thrilled to officially restart its power station open days for the public.

28 September 2023
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.

7 September 2023
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.

3 September 2023
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.

23 August 2023
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.

1 August 2023
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.

13 July 2023
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.