Snowy 2.0
In this Module, learn how Snowy 2.0 will play a major role in offering stability in the Australian Energy Market by providing on-demand energy and large scale storage capacity. It will link two existing reservoirs, Tantanagara and Talbingo. At periods of high demand, Snowy 2.0 will generate electricity using this stored water and when the demand for energy is low the water will be pumped back to the upper dam.
Snowy 2.0 – an introduction
Key information
Learning area: science
Suitable for: year 4 – year 12 classrooms
Topics: technology, engineering, energy
Duration: 2 x 45min lessons
Preparation: links for interactives and knowledge quest sheets provided to students
Materials: not required
Resources
Curriculum links
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Fact sheets
Further interactive resources can be found by scrolling. These include an introduction, overview and virtual tour of the scheme.
Snowy 2.0 – The big picture
This digital pop up book opens in a new tab. It provides context to the requirement for building Snowy 2.0 and the impact that it will make on the National Energy Market. This resource contextualises this infrastructure build in terms of economic and societal contributions as well as advancement in engineering and sciences to get this project running.
Student resource
This resource is most suitable for years 4-7
Teacher answer key
Snowy 2.0 – Virtual tour
This virtual tour opens in a new tab and can be used to investigate the geography of the Snowy 2.0 scheme and build.
Student resource
This resource is most suitable for years 4-7