The Tasmanian government has started consultations on the proposed North West Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in the state's northwest to advance towards its goal of being 200% powered by renewables by 2040. The REZ is anticipated to unlock at least 1 GW of additional solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects. The area, covering 114,000 hectares, is identified as a high-priority zone for renewable energy development, including large-scale wind, pumped hydro, and energy storage projects. The proposed REZ will also serve as a connection point for the Marinus Link, a transmission interconnector linking Tasmania to Victoria. The Energy Minister highlighted the region's world-class wind resources and infrastructure for renewable energy projects, emphasizing the consultation's role in delivering a key component of the state's clean energy future. Tasmania, already meeting 100% of its electricity needs with renewables, aims to address growing energy demands through the REZ and create new job and economic prospects. The government plans to collaborate with TasNetworks to develop new transmission infrastructure to support renewable projects, including upgrades to existing transmission lines and new electrical substations. The consultation period for the proposed REZ boundary and community benefits scheme will last six weeks, with opportunities for proponents to participate in the market offering.