And Australia's emissions per capita are nearly three times higher than the G20 average. The Tesla battery will generate 300 megawatts and will help the state meet its renewable energy targets of 50% by 2030. "There's a growing enthusiasm for the economic opportunities associated with renewable energy," said McKenzie. The Asian Renewable Energy Hub will cover a 6,600 square kilometer area space -- about six-and-a-half times the size of Hong Kong. But according to the Climate Action Tracker, Australia's coal production is set to increase by 4% from 2020 to 2030.

Source: CNN December 28, 2020 01:07 UTC