Rain in Tasmania has enabled state to turn off temporary diesel generators
by Guardian staff from on (#1DF3C)
Hydro Tasmania says state is now powered entirely by renewable energy and can turn off generators brought in during electricity shortage
Substantial rain in Tasmania has enabled the state to turn off its temporary diesel generators that were imported due to electricity shortages sparked by record low rainfall and a broken Bass Strait electricity cable.
Following substantial rain, Hydro Tasmania on Thursday confirmed the state is now powered entirely by renewable energy for the first time in 2016.