Connecting Australia to low cost & reliable energy
Marinus Link is a proposed 1500 megawatt capacity undersea electricity connection to link Tasmania and Victoria, as part of Australia’s future electricity grid.
The project, being undertaken by TasNetworks, is considering a new interconnector known as Marinus Link and its supporting transmission. Marinus Link will operate in addition to the existing privately-owned Basslink interconnector. The project has received $20 Million in funding support from the Tasmanian Government through TasNetworks and the Commonwealth Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).
Initial findings supported the need to finalise the Business Case Assessment due December 2019. The Commonwealth Government has provided $56 million to progress the project into the Design and Approvals phase.
The National Electricity Market is transforming as new energy generation infrastructure replaces ageing infrastructure. Marinus Link can help smooth this transition by providing access to a low-cost and reliable energy supply for customers.
