Tasmania's energy vision

As Australia’s energy industry shifts away from fossil fuels, Tasmania has a natural competitive advantage with proven hydro and world class wind.

We are here, working to generate and share an abundance of clean, reliable, and affordable energy.

Our renewable energy history

Tasmania has been at the forefront of renewable energy since the 1900s when hydro schemes were carved out of our highland rivers and lakes.

In 1895, Duck Reach was the first publicly, owned hydro-electric power station.

Then in 1916 the Waddamana A Power Station in the Central Highlands was commissioned and became the centrepiece of the Great Lake Power Scheme.

Within two decades, electricity had all but replaced kerosene lamps, candles and steam engines and the states social and cultural fabric had been enriched by the influx of migrants who worked on this resourceful Hydro Electric Commission (HEC) scheme.

These early innovations laid a foundation of expertise and authority in renewables, as we learned from our mistakes and turned controversy into opportunity.

The environmental movement of the 70s encouraged us to do better, build better and to innovate, and today renewable energy is Tasmania's proud heritage and most exciting prospect.