Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar farm in the country’s north, a project it called “the world’s largest solar park.”
Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said the massive solar farm would produce enough energy to power three million homes and would include panels, batteries and, eventually, a cable from Australia to Singapore.
“This will be the largest solar park in the world, making Australia the world leader in green energy,” Mr.me Plibersek.
Known as SunCable, the 12,000-hectare project in the sun-drenched Northern Territory is backed by tech billionaire and environmental activist Mike Cannon-Brookes.
The solar farm is expected to provide four gigawatts of energy per hour for domestic use. Another two gigawatts will be sent to Singapore.
Australia is currently one of the world’s largest exporters of coal and gas, but is being severely affected by the effects of climate change (intense heat, floods and bushfires).
In 2022, renewables accounted for 32% of Australia’s total electricity generation, compared to 47% from coal, according to the latest government data.
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