Tasmania is headed for a 15-year low in its renewable energy generation — posing a threat to the state's claim of being '100 per cent renewable'.
The driest year since 1934 in Tas mania's catchments has forced the state-owned hydro-electricity generating company to scale back generation, with the aim of conserving water.
That's down from levels of 93 per cent, 93 per cent and 102 per cent across the previous three years. The gas-powered Tamar Valley Power station, which was fired up in June has accounted for 5 per cent of the state's energy needs this year — the highest level since 2017.has been crucial in keeping the lights on, with a sixth of energy consumption coming from net imports of electricity via the undersea cable to the mainland.
Hydro is currently putting together business cases for expanding the Tarraleah Power Station, and a pumped Hydro scheme at Lake Cethana. While it was initially billed as unlocking new renewable generation here, it is becoming increasingly important for Tasmania's energy security, as demonstrated by record imports to meet demand this year.
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