Introduction to Snowy Hydro

Overview

Learning area: science
Topics: electricity, energy, water

Snowy Hydro is a dynamic, integrated energy business. Our role is to ensure energy security, underpin the transition to renewables, and increase competition in energy markets. Snowy Hydro has been providing on-demand, reliable energy to Australia for over 70 years.  Experience the mighty Snowy Scheme and Snowy Hydro through this module. The Snowy Scheme took 25 years to complete from 1949 to 1974 and is deemed one of the engineering wonders of the world, using the power of water to generate clean renewable energy and supply much needed irrigation westwards.

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