Energy Supply
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The supply of electrical energy to Tasmania is still provided mainly by Hydro Tasmania. However, in 2006-07 there was more diversity on the supply side as other sources of generation made significant contribution to the total demand, in particular imports via Basslink and increased output from Bell Bay Power Station. The trend to more diversity in the generation mix will continue as new capacity in the form of gas-fired thermal and wind power is brought on line.
Energy supply in Tasmania (GWh)
|
Generator |
Source |
2006-07 |
2005-06 |
| Hydro Tasmania | Hydro |
8,322 |
9,824 |
| Bell Bay Power | Gas |
974 |
598 |
| Roaring 40s | Wind |
274 |
246 |
| Basslink (import) | Various |
1,994 |
277 |
| Total |
11,565 |
10,945 |
Current Tasmanian energy sources and retail suppliers
| Energy source | Retail supplier |
|
Electricity |
Hydro Tasmania |
|
Natural gas |
|
|
LPG |
|
|
Wood and wood waste |
Various - see Yellow Pages |
|
Black coal |
|
|
Wind |
Hydro Tasmania |
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