List of power stations in Tasmania
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This is a list of active power stations in Tasmania, Australia. Candidates for this list must already be commissioned and capable of generating 1-megawatt (1,300 hp) or more of electricity.
Gas
Gas turbine
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Coordinates | Max. capacity | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW | hp | ||||||
| Tamar Valley | 41°8′24″S 146°54′20.16″E | 210 | 281,615 | 5 | Natural gas | Yes | |
Note that the above three power stations are in fact the same power station listed upon commissioning after conversion to gas and recommissioning after a turbine upgrade. It has been decommissioned since 2009.
Gas (reciprocating)
These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Coordinates | Max. capacity | Engines | Fuel type | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW | hp | |||||
| McRobies Gully, South Hobart | 1 | 1,341 | 1 | Landfill gas | ||
| Launceston General Hospital, Launceston | 2 | 2,682 | 1 | Natural gas | ||
| Jackson Street, Glenorchy | 1.6 | 2,146 | 1 | Landfill gas | ||
Hydroelectric
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
Wind farms
These wind farm power stations use the power of the wind to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Wind farm | Coordinates | Max. capacity | Turbines | Owner | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MW | hp | |||||
| Cattle Hill | 42°09′04″S 146°41′17″E | 148.4 | 199,008 | 48 | Power China | |
| Huxley Hill | 39°56′42″S 143°53′38″E | 2.5 | 3,353 | 5 | Hydro Tasmania | |
| Musselroe | 40°46′50″S 148°01′46″E | 168 | 225,292 | 56 | Woolnorth Wind Farm Holdings | |
| Woolnorth - Bluff Point | 40°43′12″S 144°41′54″E | 65 | 87,166 | 37 | Woolnorth Wind Farm Holdings | |
| Woolnorth - Studland Bay | 40°47′12″S 144°43′21″E | 75 | 100,577 | 25 | Woolnorth Wind Farm Holdings | |
| Granville Harbour Wind Farm | 41°48′ 7″S 145°3′21″E | 112 | 150,194 | 31 | Palisade Investment Partners | |