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Solar

Tasmania’s first solar farm to host 2000 sheep as agrisolar takes off
The Connorville solar project, hosted on one of Tasmania’s most famous farms, has been designed with sheep grazing as a key requirement.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 13, 2023

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Wind energy

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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Electric Vehicles

Site secured for Tasmanian green hydrogen facility, aiming to fuel hydrogen bus trial
ASX-listed ReNu Energy says it has secured a site for a green hydrogen production facility, just outside of Hobart.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 24, 2022

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Renewables

Tasmania calls for new renewable generation – and load – as first REZ takes shape
Tasmania government launches ROI for new renewables and storage and for businesses seeking renewable electrical loads.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 16, 2022

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Governments

Rio Tinto looks to hydrogen electrolysers to support Bell Bay smelter and Tasmanian renewables
Rio Tinto to look to onsite electrolysers for hydrogen production to boost the demand for new renewables and the future of its Bell Bay smelter.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 22, 2022

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Governments

Marinus Link launches largest underwater engineering survey of Bass Strait
As Basslink’s woes escalate, the proposed 1.5GW Marinus Link between Tasmania and the Australian mainland takes important next step in development.
Joshua S Hill

Feb 15, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Tasmania to legislate for net zero emissions by 2030
Tassie to become first state to formally legislate a net zero target for 2030, and will ramp-up support for low emission industry, including green hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 13, 2021

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Fortescue inks land deal for massive Tasmania green hydrogen project
Fortescue signs exclusive agreement with TasPorts to lock in a Bell Bay location for its massive 250MW green hydrogen project.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 22, 2021

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Gas

Woodside signs MoU to blend Tassie mains gas with green hydrogen
Tasmanian government signs MoU with Woodside to support 10MW electrolyser project, to deliver blended hydrogen in main gas network.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 22, 2021

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Renewables

Tasmania weighs ocean energy potential in 200 per cent renewables plan
Tasmanian government unveils final “action plan” for 200% renewables by 2040, including new push to promote and develop its ocean and tidal energy resources.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 21, 2020

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