Australia rushes plan to send solar power to SingaporeBloombergAustralia granted “major project status” to an ambitious A$22 billion (US$15.8 billion) plan to export power from a giant solar farm in the country’s north to Southeast Asia via undersea cable. The Australia-ASEAN Power Link envisions connecting the world’s largest solar farm and battery system in Australia’s Northern Territory to Singapore and Indonesia via a 3,700km undersea cable. The high-profile boost by the Australian government contrasts with the relatively muted interest from Singapore, which is expected to be its main customer. Sun Cable has said that the project could supply one-fifth of Singapore’s power needs, helping to reduce its reliance on imports. The major project status provides the Sun Cable project with government support that includes a single entry point for national approvals, and assistance with state and territory approvals.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 29, 2020 15:56 UTC