Tasmania Archives - Renew Economy

Hydrogen

Hydrogen hopeful wants to build 3D printable floating wind turbines in Tasmania’s field of green dreams
Hydrogen hopeful announces $1.5 billion proposal to build 3D printable floating wind turbines to make low emissions fuels at hub described as “Steven Bradbury of hydrogen.”
Rachel Williamson

Sep 14, 2026

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Renewables

Hundreds left without electricity as fire guts hydro power station
A major hydroelectric power plant has gone up in flames, gutting the station’s main building and leaving hundreds of homes without electricity.
Callum Godde & Nick Wilson

Sep 3, 2026

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Utilities

Network to charge ahead after winning latest legal wrangle over contested Marinus project
The fight may not be over yet as woman leading the campaign against the Marinus-linked project looks next to the Supreme Court.
Rachel Williamson

Aug 25, 2026

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Renewables

Locals launch last-ditch legal challenge in bid to stop Marinus Link
A group of locals are appealing a permit issued for the on-shore transmission infrastructure to connect the Marinus Link undersea cable with the Tasmanian grid.
Rachel Williamson

Feb 23, 2026

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Wind

Photographer pleads guilty to trespass on Robbins Island after crossing high water mark
Photographer Rob Blakers pleaded guilty of trespass after a walk about Robbins Island and a rising tide left him unable to camp on a nearby island.
Rachel Williamson

Oct 7, 2025

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Policy & Planning

Fourth federal delay for contested wind project in Tasmania highlands
Contested wind project in Tasmania’s central highlands is now up to its fourth EPBC delay after winning a legal challenge and state EPA approval.
Rachel Williamson

Sep 30, 2025

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Commentary

Marinus Link is an expensive risk for Tasmanians, and it needs better scrutiny
The Marinus Link is likely to cost four times more than the equally controversial football stadium in Hobart. It should be subject to deeper scrutiny and better modelling.
Jack Gilding

May 28, 2025

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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 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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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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