Tasmanian government ships in diesel generators as record low rainfall combined with a broken Basslink cable cause energy shortages across stateCalls for electricity rationing are being renewed in Tasmania as hydro dam levels fall further and with repairs to the broken Bass Strait cable still some time absent.
In the seven days to Monday dams across the state’s hydro scheme lost 0.3% capacity and stand at 13.6%, with further drops forecast. Related: Plans to log Tasmania's world heritage forests dropped after UN criticism Related: Tasmanian power crisis reveals urgent need for more renewable energy Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com