As part of our Plan to Build Your Future, a re-elected Hodgman Government will make Tasmania renewable energy self-sufficient.
This will require up to 1,000 Gigawatt Hours of additional renewable generation in Tasmania. This equates to enough additional renewable energy capacity to replace power imports via Basslink.
This target will further cement Tasmania’s place as the renewable energy battery of the nation and enhance energy security.
The target is also in line with the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee Report and the Energy Security Taskforce Report, which will be released later today.
Under the Hodgman Government, Tasmania is already well on track, with a new development at Wild Cattle Hill due to begin construction later this year and a proposed Granville Harbour Windfarm on track to begin construction next year.
The Government will also advance further renewable development opportunities with Hydro Tasmania, including augmenting the current system and pumped hydro, as well as looking at further opportunities in wind, biomass and large scale solar generation.
The Hodgman Liberal Government is seizing every opportunity to maximise our renewable energy advantage. This announcement will reinforce Tasmania’s energy security, create jobs and also help deliver more clean energy into the national market