Energy and Renewables – Offshore Wind
In June 2023, the Tasmanian government committed to buying energy from an offshore wind farm.
In June 2023, the Tasmanian government committed to buying energy from an offshore wind farm.
The Rushy Lagoon/Waterhouse windfarm project was declared a major project this August.
Robbins Island is an important ark for about 150 disease-free Tasmanian devils. It is an insurance population.
Does the Office of the Coordinator-General have any involvement in the proposed windfarm on Robbins Island?
Victoria has just announced it's putting in the first offshore wind farm. Offshore wind farms are all around the coast of Scotland.
There are 27 000 anglers in Anglers Alliance Tasmania who are deeply concerned about that farm.
I understand there are already some 228 wind turbines in Tasmania generating power. If what is proposed currently goes ahead, the figure would be 652 turbines.
Today’s announcement that the Federal Government will fund a feasibility study into pumped hydro power storage is welcome, as is all investment in renewables.
Matthew Groom implied further investment in renewable energy projects can't happen without a second Basslink interconnector.
Ray Mostogl of Bell Bay Aluminium, a major employer in the state, called the Liberal’s fascination with a second cable a “concerning distraction”.