Data from OpenNEM shows that Tasmania is on track for a 15-year low in its renewable energy generation. It’s further proof that Tasmania is in an energy crisis, and it’s getting worse.

So far in 2024, Tasmanian renewable energy generation from solar, hydro and wind is equivalent to just 79 per cent of the state’s electricity demand.

Despite confirmation from Hydro Tasmania, Minister Duigan denied that was the case demonstrating he has absolutely no idea what is going on in his portfolio. With leadership like that, it’s no wonder Tasmania’s energy crisis is getting worse.

Under the Liberals, Tasmania has become the hardest place to build a windfarm in the nation. It’s now four years since the last windfarm came online in Tasmania.

The Liberals’ failure to deliver more renewables to the state has already cost Tasmania several major hydrogen projects after proponents were told there’s no power available at any price. It has also meant that at least a dozen businesses have been told their investments can’t proceed until new energy projects are built.

Tasmania’s shortage of power is acting as a ‘closed for business’ sign for the state – risking our clean energy reputation, damaging our economy and costing our state thousands of safe, secure, well-paid jobs.

Janie Finlay MP
Shadow Minister for Energy & Renewables