Overview
Fisher is a 43.2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Tasmania, Australia, operated by Hydro-Electric Corporation. It contributes to Tasmania's renewable energy grid.
Fisher is a hydroelectric power plant located in Tasmania, Australia, with a capacity of 43.2 MW. It is owned and operated by Hydro-Electric Corporation (Tasmania), a key player in the region's renewable energy sector. The plant is operational and plays a role in Tasmania's electricity supply, which is predominantly powered by hydropower. The plant's capacity of 43.2 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale for hydroelectric facilities. Tasmania's hydroelectric system benefits from the island's mountainous terrain and high rainfall, enabling consistent power generation. The plant operates under Australia's National Electricity Market (NEM) regulations, which include environmental standards for renewable energy generation. As a hydroelectric facility, Fisher produces electricity with minimal direct emissions, supporting Australia's transition to low-carbon energy. Its location in Tasmania contributes to the state's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy. The plant's long-term operation underscores the reliability of hydropower in the region's energy mix.
Environmental context
Fisher's hydroelectric generation avoids CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions associated with fossil fuel plants. However, hydropower can affect local aquatic ecosystems through altered water flows and barriers to fish migration. Tasmania's hydroelectric system is integrated with environmental flow management to mitigate such impacts. The plant's location in a region with high rainfall supports sustainable water use for power generation.
Frequently asked questions
Fisher is located in Tasmania, Australia, at coordinates -41.673200, 146.268700.
Fisher has a capacity of 43.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale hydroelectric facility.
Fisher is owned and operated by Hydro-Electric Corporation (Tasmania), a state-owned enterprise responsible for Tasmania's hydropower generation.
Hydroelectric plants in Australia operate under the National Electricity Market (NEM) rules and must comply with environmental regulations such as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) for impacts on water resources and ecosystems.
Fisher supports Tasmania's target of 100% renewable energy by generating clean electricity from hydropower, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.