TasNetworks Archives - RenewEconomy

Transmission

“Hard to fathom:” Six wind farms in doubt in Tasmania as transmission plans change
“At least” six wind farms proposed for development in Tasmania face major delays, or worse, in the fallout from the decision to cut the MarinusLink project in half.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 20, 2023

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Transmission

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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Governments

Big Batteries will render Marinus Link “obsolete”, new analysis suggests
The emergence of new, low cost, big battery storage technologies could render Marinus Link unviable, even before it’s built.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 24, 2021

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Storage

Tasmanian utility says biggest Marinus Link best for fast renewables switch
TasNetworks says bigger MarinusLink project will deliver the greatest benefits for consumers, especially under a rapid transition to clean energy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 28, 2021

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Renewables

Tasmania Marinus Link would work best in fast transition to renewables
Study finds new interconnector linking Tasmania and Victoria would provide greater benefits than costs under all modelled scenarios, but especially a fast transition to renewables.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 5, 2019

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Wind

UPC Renewables unveils new route for controversial Tasmania wind farm link
Revised plans unveiled for a 115km transmission line that would link two proposed wind farms with the grid in Tasmania’s north-west.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 26, 2019

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Markets

Push for second Tasmania Basslink wins new ARENA funding
Australian Renewable Energy Agency tips another $20m into feasibility and business case for second interconnector across Bass Strait.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 24, 2017

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