Australia Approves World’s ‘Largest’ Solar Hub

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Sydney: Australia has approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm in its remote north, heralded as the “largest solar precinct in the world,” with some of the energy set to be exported to Singapore.
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek announced that the vast solar farm would generate enough energy to power three million homes. It will feature panels, batteries, and eventually a cable linking Australia to Singapore.
“This will be the largest solar precinct in the world and establishes Australia as a global leader in green energy,” Plibersek said.
The 12,000-hectare (29,650-acre) project, known as SunCable, is situated in Australia’s sun-drenched Northern Territory and is supported by tech billionaire and green activist Mike Cannon-Brookes.
The project is expected to provide four gigawatts of energy per hour for domestic use, with an additional two gigawatts exported to Singapore.
While Australia is one of the world’s top exporters of coal and gas, it has faced severe impacts from climate change, including extreme heat, floods, and bushfires. Despite Australians’ enthusiasm for household solar panels, previous governments have been slow to fully embrace renewable energy.