Marinus powers JackJumpers star Milton Doyle

Marinus Link has joined forces with JackJumpers’ favourite Milton Doyle in a partnership to raise awareness of renewable energy opportunities for Tasmania’s young people.

The partnership will see Marinus Link partner with the Tasmania JackJumpers NBL team for the remainder of the 23/24 season, with star import Milton Doyle becoming the official Marinus Link ambassador.

Marinus Link Chief Executive Officer Caroline Wykamp said the JackJumpers partnership was part of the project’s efforts to leave a positive legacy for the Tasmanian community.

“This partnership provides a fantastic opportunity to connect young Tasmanians with our proud renewable energy story,” Ms Wykamp said.

"Marinus Link will reduce the impact of climate change and create thousands of Tasmanian jobs in new green industries and renewable energy developments.

"Our young people will benefit the most from this green industry transition, and we know they want to make a tangible impact on climate change.

“Our aim is to make young Tasmanians feel as excited about their future opportunities in renewable energy as they are about the JackJumpers.”

Milton Doyle was the first JackJumpers player named to the All-NBL First team and was awarded the 2023 JackJumpers MVP in February.

JackJumpers CEO Christine Finnegan said this was a natural alignment of the two organisations’ visions and values.

“We are both building a legacy for Tasmania and creating opportunities for young people,” Ms Finnegan said.

“The JackJumpers show that you don't need to be the biggest to be the best. The same can be said about Tasmania’s ambitions to be a world leader in renewable energy.”

“It’s great to see organisations finding ways to bring young people into conversations about their future,” Finnegan said.

The official partnership was launched ahead of Friday night’s game between the JackJumpers and Perth Wildcats.

Marinus Link background

Marinus Link is a proposed electricity and telecommunications interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria.

It will enable the flow of electricity in both directions between the two states, delivering reliable and clean energy for customers in the National Electricity Market (NEM). It will enable excess energy generated on the mainland to be stored in Tasmania’s hydro storage, and made available for use when the NEM demand outstrips supply.

Tasmania’s renewable energy and storage resources will also be available for use throughout the NEM as a result of Marinus Link.

Australia’s energy ministers have recognised that Marinus Link is a transmission project of national significance.

In October 2022, the Australian, Tasmanian and Victorian Governments entered an historic agreement for joint ownership of Marinus Link, securing it as a critical transmission project for the nation.