About

Westcoast Renewable Energy is a Tasmanian company focused on developing renewable energy projects that help keep energy affordable, strengthen system reliability and support long-term economic growth.

Our work is about ensuring Tasmania is well positioned for what comes next — providing the energy needed to support households, industry, jobs and regional communities, while helping the State maintain its leadership in the transition to a low-emissions future.

We are committed to developing projects in locations where environmental impacts can be minimised and managed, while making a meaningful contribution to decarbonisation and addressing the challenge of climate change.

Our vision is to contribute to a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system that supports Tasmania’s future prosperity, strengthens regional communities and creates lasting opportunities for future generations.

We focus on progressing renewable energy projects that:

• Add new, responsibly located ene rgy supply to the system
• Strengthen reliability and flexibility across the electricity network
• Help manage long-term energy costs
• Support regional jobs, investment and economic opportunity
• Deliver benefits for local communities and all Tasmanians
• Minimise environmental impacts while maximising long-term positive outcomes

Tasmania’s energy system is entering a new phase.

Hydro generation remains the backbone of the State’s energy system, but growing demand from households, businesses and emerging industries means additional supply will be required over time to maintain reliability, support economic growth and manage long-term energy costs.

Wind generation is an important part of that future. Working alongside hydro and interconnection, it can help create a more balanced, resilient and flexible energy system.

The energy transition provides an economic opportunity that can support new industries, regional investment, workforce development and long-term prosperity for Tasmania.

Tasmania has always made the most of what it has.

Hydro built the foundation of Tasmania’s energy system. The next phase builds on that foundation by combining wind, water and energy interconnection to deliver a system that is reliable, flexible and affordable into the future.

Renewable energy is both an environmental opportunity and an economic one.

We see renewable energy as part of a broader opportunity to:

•  Help maintain Tasmania’s net zero position
• Keep energy affordable over the long term
• Strengthen energy security and system resilience
• Support existing industries that rely on reliable and competitively priced energy
• Enable new investment and economic activity
• Create opportunities for emerging industries and technologies
• Strengthen regional communities through jobs, skills and local participation

Reliable, affordable and low-emissions energy is increasingly becoming a competitive advantage for regions seeking to attract investment, support innovation and unlock future economic opportunities.

We believe Tasmania is uniquely positioned to benefit from that opportunity, and renewable energy will play an important role in ensuring the state remains prosperous, competitive and resilient for generations to come.

Addressing climate change requires practical action.

Our objective is simple: maximise our contribution to reducing emissions while minimising our environmental footprint.

We recognise that Tasmania’s natural environment is one of its greatest assets. That is why our project design is informed by detailed environmental studies, independent assessment and ongoing refinement to avoid, minimise and manage impacts wherever possible.

We believe renewable energy projects should leave a positive legacy – environmentally, economically and socially.

Our work is guided by four principles.

Respect for Place
We take the time to understand the landscape, environment, history and communities that make each region unique.

Practical Thinking
We focus on solutions that are achievable, evidence-based and capable of delivering long-term outcomes.

Shared Benefit
Projects should create value that is felt locally as well as across Tasmania’s broader energy system.

Partnership
The best outcomes are achieved by working with communities, industry, Aboriginal groups and stakeholders throughout the life of a project.
These principles guide every stage of what we do.