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Italian company wins $1 billion cable contract for Battery of the Nation sub-sea link
Italian company will bring its most advanced ship which can lay and bury high voltage sub sea cables at the same time.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 5, 2024

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Hitachi wins contract to supply massive Marinus Link DC converter tech
The Marinus Link is moving ahead as deals on the futuristic tech needed to complete the massive project continue to be signed off.
Rachel Williamson

May 23, 2024

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“Prudent and efficient:” Regulator gives green light to make Marinus Link a reality
Plans to build a new sub-sea transmission link between Tasmania and the mainland all but locked in after a revenue proposal for early works given green light by the regulator.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 20, 2023

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Marinus Link is a boondoggle – cutting it in half won’t change that
Even cut in half, Marinus will be a dead-weight, facilitating a trade in which Tasmania has no competitive advantage. Here’s why.
Bruce Mountain

Sep 6, 2023

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MP says Marinus Link a bigger deal than AFL stadium, demand vote in Parliament
Former Liberal MP wants the $3.8 billion undersea transmission project reviewed as a project of state significance, making it subject to a vote by both houses of state parliament.
Bob Burton

Jul 27, 2023

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Marinus Link gets nudge along as cost determinations begin
Australian Energy Regulator starts cost and revenue determinations on 1500MW Marinus Link, paving way for early works on the controversial project.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 2, 2023

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Wind out-powers hydro for five hours on Tasmania grid, allowing utility to cash in
Windy conditions in south-eastern Australia last week led to an interesting energy generation mix for Tasmania, including more wind than hydro.
Sophie Vorrath

May 29, 2023

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Question mark hangs over Marinus Link under Tasmania minority government
A deal between the Tasmanian government and two renegade Liberal MPs does not address concerns over the $3.8bn Marinus transmission link.
Bob Burton

May 22, 2023

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Massive Tasmania wind farm approved – on condition it shuts down for five months a year
Huge Robbins Island wind farm gets green light from EPA, on condition it is shut down for five months each year to protect endangered parrot.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 12, 2022

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“An ecological and economic disaster:” Green group slams Marinus Link deal
News that Marinus Link is being supported by the federal government’s Rewiring Australia program has been broadly welcomed. But not everyone sees it as a win.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 19, 2022

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