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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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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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