Renewable Energy
The renewable energy sector covers the generation of electricity through renewable sources such as water and wind.
Council supports the transition to renewable energy and advocates for clean, reliable, and affordable electricity.
Tasmania is a leader in renewable energy, with hydro and wind power providing most of our electricity. New opportunities are also emerging in ocean, geothermal, and biomass energy.
The State is investing in large-scale projects, including Renewable Energy Zones, the Marinus Link connection to the mainland, and Future Energy Hubs. These initiatives will help create local jobs, attract investment, strengthen Tasmania’s energy security, and support a cleaner future for Burnie and the wider community.
Opportunities for Burnie
Burnie is at the forefront of Tasmania’s renewable energy transformation. The city is set to benefit from several key projects:
- Marinus Link: A proposed undersea and underground electricity interconnector between Burnie and Victoria, enabling the flow of more electricity in both directions, delivering low-cost, reliable, and clean energy for customers in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
- Cradle Coast Future Energy Hub: A space to learn about Tasmania’s renewable energy future, showcasing the region’s future energy potential and what it means for local communities.
- Tasmanian Clean Energy Centre of Excellence: A new $27.2 million facility at TasTAFE’s Burnie campus, funded by the Australian and Tasmanian governments. The Centre will train students in wind generation and hydro pump technology, equipping them with skills to harness Tasmania’s natural resources for clean energy and support the transition to net zero.
- HIF Tasmania eFuels Facility: Australia’s first commercial-scale e-Fuels facility, located at Burnie, will use renewable energy from the local grid to power electrolyzers and residue biomass from the state’s sustainable forestry industry as a CO₂ source.
- Hellyer Wind Farm: A proposed wind farm located approximately 30km south of Burnie, within one of Tasmania’s candidate renewable energy zones identified by the Australian Energy Market Operator as optimal for new renewable energy generation.
These projects will create local jobs, attract investment, and position Burnie as a hub for innovation and sustainable development.
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