Snowy Hydro
Renewable Energy
What is the Local School STEM Fund? Snowy Hydro is dedicated to fostering learning opportunities and career pathways for local young people with a focus science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). We deliver on this promise through our Snowy STEM Academy, partnering with regional schools and investing in local STEM education. Schools in the Snowy […]
Introducing the Power of Water: STEM competition! Snowy Hydro is partnering with the Australian Academy of Robotics and STEM (AARAS) education to launch an online competition focusing on renewable energy solutions. The competition is open to all age groups from K-12 with specially designed competition content for each year group.
The Hunter Power Project was declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure by the NSW Government, and went through a rigorous and transparent planning and environmental approvals process. Project milestones Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) The EIS details Snowy Hydro’s proposal to construct an open-cycle, gas-fired power station near Kurri Kurri, NSW. The Hunter Power Project involves constructing […]
Snowy 2.0 is a major pumped-hydro expansion of the existing Snowy Scheme, and a complex engineering project. These are some of the most common questions.
At Snowy Hydro, we have lived, breathed and delivered renewable energy to Australians through the mighty Snowy Scheme for generations. We are committed to continuing this legacy and leading the charge to a renewable energy future. Recently we have grown our clean energy business, establishing innovative partnerships with Australian wind and solar companies. Combining cheap […]
Australian children have been visiting the Snowy Scheme for generations. Our Discovery Centre and Snowy STEM Academy programs offer unique learning experiences for students of all ages. Visit the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre in the Snowy Mountains and immerse your students in one of the greatest engineering marvels the world has ever seen. Connect your […]
CEO, Paul Broad, weighs in on the recent blackouts in South Australia and the implications for the National Electricity Market… Australia has been blessed with relatively cheap energy and we have grown as a nation as a result of it. A key part of that growth has been having enormous renewable resources such as Snowy […]
Snowy Hydro is launching a community insights campaign to better understand the social impacts of the Snowy 2.0 project. The campaign seeks to engage and connect with community members across south-eastern NSW to gather insights, opinions, and experiences related to Snowy Hydro operations and the Snowy 2.0 project. Through an online survey available at www.snowyhydro.com.au/haveyoursay, […]
Snowy 2.0 is entering an exciting phase as we build the largest single project that will help ensure Australia’s secure and reliable transition to renewable energy. In this month’s project update Hamish Pryor, construction director for Snowy 2.0, provides an overview of the power station equipment manufacturing that is in full swing. The bespoke Snowy […]
Snowy Hydro is a long-time major supporter of communities and is proud to announce that the second round of the 2023 Snowy Hydro Community Grants Program is now open. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support projects, local festivals, events and initiatives that benefit the local communities of the Snowy Mountains and surrounds. […]
It’s Tumut 3 Power Station’s 50th birthday and to mark the occasion, Snowy Hydro is celebrating with a community open day on Saturday 5 November! We have a wide range of activities, tours and information sessions planned onsite at Tumut 3 (T3) in Talbingo, so register now – it’s easy, just visit our website and […]