The last few months have shown that the foundations currently being laid to guide the growth of the renewable energy industry in the Cradle Coast will ensure its resilience and sustainability into the future.
On the ground, construction has been continuing at Granville Harbour Wind Farm on the West Coast, while applications and approvals have been progressing for the Jim’s Plain and Robbins Island Renewable Energy Parks in Circular Head.
Project Marinus has been continuing with their environmental impact assessment for the proposed North West Tasmania transmission developments, recently undertaking eagle nest surveys to inform route selection, design and construction. The Energising Tasmania training fund grants have been opened, supporting priority skills needed to support the Battery of the Nation initiative and more broadly energy, infrastructure and related sectors in Tasmania.
Two recent announcements from the Tasmanian Government have set the course for the future of the industry. The Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan sets out the objectives and actions to transform Tasmania into a global Renewable Energy Powerhouse, with the setting of a world-first Renewable Energy Generation Target of 200% by 2040. Pursuing this target will underpin ongoing renewable energy industry growth after the state meets its current target of 100% renewable generation in 2022.
The Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan supports the state’s vision to become a world leader in large scale renewable hydrogen production for domestic use and hydrogen. The Cradle Coast’s ports, road and rail networks, proximity to planned major energy development including wind farms and the Battery of the Nation, and as home to the proposed location of Marinus Link, all point to the region being an ideal hydrogen hub location. Development of the industry in the region will bring innovation and new technology development, and support opportunities for highly skilled jobs and training opportunities.
There is a lot happening in the renewable energy industry in the Cradle Coast. To keep up with the latest in the future energy space, follow the Cradle Coast Future Energy Hub on Facebook and LinkedIn, and visit our website regularly.
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Image: Tribute underground power station, West Coast. Capacity 92MW, commissioned 1994.
