Marinus Link undersea cable lands environmental approval
The Marinus Link undersea electricity connector between Tasmania and Victoria has secured federal environmental approval a day after state and Commonwealth governments announced a positive final investment decision for the 750 MW first stage of the project.
Marinus Link gets go-ahead to dive straight into stage 1 construction phase
Marinus Link, the 750 MW capacity high voltage direct current electricity interconnector proposed to strengthen the Tasmania and Victoria connection on the National Electricity Market, has reached Stage 1 financial investment decision.
Tasmanian shipbuilder lands contract for electric ferries
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania has inked a contract to design and build two 100% battery-electric ferries for Molslinjen, Denmark’s largest passenger ferry company.
Malaysian giant teams with Tasmanian landowners on 1.2 GW portfolio
Malaysian infrastructure giant Gamuda is taking the next step in its Australian growth plans, partnering with landowners in central Tasmania to co-develop a 1.2 GW portfolio of large-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects.
Tasmanian agrisolar farm gets go-ahead after 20-day approvals process
The federal government has given the go-ahead to a new 250 MW, landowner-led agrivoltaic solar farm in Tasmania, which has been designed to have minimal environmental impact and underwent a 20-day approvals process.
Tasmania taps Powerfuels project to lead Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub
The Tasmanian government has named Abel Energy’s $2 billion Bell Bay Powerfuels project as the lead proponent for the Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub, declaring the decision positions the precinct as a key renewable energy asset.
Local council gives green tick to 288 MW Tasmanian solar farm
The George Town Council, Tasmania, has granted planning approval to the ib vogt 288 MW Cimitiere Plains Solar Farm north of Launceston, featuring two solar arrays made up of approximately 613,000 panels.
AEMC releases new fit-for-purpose grid access standards overhaul
Connecting to the grid will be faster and cheaper for renewable energy generators from August 2025, when new grid access standards come into play, to meet the changing needs of electricity generation technologies.
Feedback sought on green hydrogen as a clean fuel of choice for Tasmania
The Tasmania government has issued a statewide invitation asking for feedback on how the state can best accelerate alternatives to fossil fuel alternatives, including green hydrogen.
Incat launches world’s largest electric ship
Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has marked a significant milestone in global shipbuilding with the launch of the world’s largest 100% electric ship.
