North West Tasmania's electricity network will need to be upgraded to support continued supply of low-cost, reliable and clean energy to Tasmania and the National Electricity Market. Although the existing transmission network in North West Tasmania is sufficient to service existing needs, upgrades to the existing networks as well as new routes will be required to increase network capacity and ensure the power system can accommodate developments proposed for the [...]

Have you or your business considered purchasing an electric vehicle to save on fuel costs and reduce emissions? With the current instant asset write-off and loss carry-back provisions, a lot of businesses are considering new work vehicles. There is a range of electric and hybrid passenger vehicles available from dealers in Tasmania including Hyundai and Nissan, and there are even commercial vehicles such as Renault's 4m3 van with a 200km [...]

$250 million in funding for major transmission projects including Marinus Link was announced as part of last night's federal budget. This is part of a $250 million package to accelerate major transmission projects across Australia. This funding will help advance the design and approval phase. Combined, Marinus Link and the North West Transmission Developments cross Tasmanian, Victorian and Australian Government jurisdictions. As a result, these developments will be subject to [...]

Ecology and cultural heritage on-the-ground investigations and surveys will commence from the 12th of October across the length of the preferred Staverton to Hampshire Hills transmission route. The results are required for environmental planning and heritage approvals, for both State and Commonwealth assessment and approvals processes. Based on the feedback received on the landscape and visual impact of the Staverton to Hampshire Hills preferred route, photos will be taken at [...]

Applications are now open for Hydro Tasmania's 12 week summer vacation student program. The program offers the chance to work on real engineering projects, in an office environment and out in the field. Hydro Tasmania is a leader in renewable energy, powering Australia with clean hydropower. The program is open to third year mechanical, electrical and civil engineering student, and applications close at 9am, Friday 2 October 2020. You can [...]

Are some younger members of your household interested in renewable energy? Here's four things they can do: ✍️ Give the Tasmanian Government feedback about renewable energy and reducing emissions here ? Sign up for the Clean Energy Council's online Renewable Energy Careers Expo here ?‍? Learn about Hydro Tasmania's hydropower here ?‍? Check out Snowy Hydro 2.0's digital pop-up book here

The Future Energy Hub hosted Engineers Australia's Northwest regional group for a tour of the Hub by Tanya Denison, Future Energy Facilitator, and a presentation from David Pollington, COO, UPC\AC Renewables. The event attracted a substatial crowd, and the wide ranging discussion and questions demonstrated how Tasmania's renewable energy projects will call upon the skills of multiple engineering disciplines. Both David and Tanya are Fellows of Engineers Australia. Image: Darren [...]

Tasmania's children are now being given the opportunity to tell the Tasmanian Government what they think about the draft Plan to expand and grow Tasmania's clean, reliable and affordable renewable energy sector. You can find the Action Plan for young Tasmanians here You can find the survey here The survey will be open until the 22nd of October

UPC Renewables will be holding drop in sessions next week in Smithton, Wynyard and at the Future Energy Hub in  Burnie. This will be an opportunity to talk to them about their proposed Renewable Energy Parks in Circular Head, and the transmission line required to connect them to the electricity network. You can contact UPC Renewables on 6432 7999 or email [email protected] You can find out more about their projects [...]

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has today announced in a media release that the government will "work with state governments through a program worth up to $250 million to accelerate three critical projects – the Marinus Link, Project Energy Connect and VNI West interconnectors. “These links will help put downward pressure on prices, shore up the reliability of our energy grid and create over 4,000 jobs,” the Prime Minister said. “Our [...]