Derwent Bridge Microgrid Feasibility Project

TasNetworks, in partnership with Redback Technologies, the University of Technology Sydney and the Australian Power Institute, has received $1.6 million in federal funding to assess the suitability of a microgrid energy system at Derwent Bridge.

A microgrid is a self-sufficient energy system that operates while connected to the central grid, but would serve as backup power in the event of an outage and improve general energy security and reliability for Derwent Bridge residents.

The regional town of Derwent Bridge was identified as the ideal location for a microgrid as the electricity supply lines are reaching end-of-life. As a budding tourism hotspot and stopover to Tasmania’s west coast, Derwent Bridge will need a reliable power supply in the coming future to support not only for the local community but for increasing electric vehicle charging loads

This project page has been created for the local residents of Derwent Bridge, so they can find out more about this initiative and keep up to date with how the project progresses. Feel free to view our frequently asked questions, post on question tool below or contact the project team. We'll be sharing regular updates to this page.