Snowy Hydro

Saturday, May 30

Snowy Hydro expansion approved

A massive expansion of the Snowy Hydro scheme has been officially approved, in a bid to force energy prices down and make power more reliable.

Snowy Hydro expansion feasible, but may cost double

The Federal Government’s major expansion of the Snowy Hydro scheme is technically and financially viable, but could cost more than twice as much as first thought, according to a feasibility study.

Tumut 3 Power Station, part of the Snowy Hydro scheme. Photo: AAP/Snowy Hydro Limited

How 'seawater hydro' could help South Australia

While this week’s energy focus turned to the Snowy Hydro scheme, Roger Dargaville argues South Australia’s electricity grid could benefit greatly from a similar project using seawater.

PM unveils "game changing" expansion of Snowy Hydro scheme

The iconic Snowy Hydro scheme will get a $2 billion expansion in what has been labelled a game changer for east coast power supply.

"Market power abuse" claims in SA electricity price crisis

A new report into South Australia’s electricity market has accused major energy companies of exploiting low competition to make millions of dollars in extra income during the state’s power price crisis.