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2024-08-28 Science & Technology

Australia approves plans for 'largest' solar farm in the world

[France24] Australia approved on Wednesday plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project billed as the "largest solar precinct in the world".

Authorities announced environmental approvals for SunCable's US$24 billion project in Australia's remote north that is slated to power three million homes.

The project, which will include an array of panels, batteries and, eventually, a cable linking Australia with Singapore, is backed by tech billionaire and green activist Mike Cannon-Brookes.

"It will be the largest solar precinct in the world -- and heralds Australia as the world leader in green energy," said Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek.

It is hoped that energy production will begin in 2030, providing four gigawatts of energy for domestic use.

Two more gigawatts would be sent to Singapore via undersea cable, supplying about 15 percent of the city-state's needs.

Posted by Skidmark 2024-08-28 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 It would be easier, faster, cheaper and safer to build a molten-salt reactor that can supply 100% (or thereabout) of Singapore electricity needs.

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2024-08-28 03:30|| 2024-08-28 03:30|| Front Page Top

#2 disappointing that we don't have any uranium based molten salt reactors now in commercial operation

also disappointing that there has been little progress in developing a thorium based molten salt reactor - not even a low output experimental one

Posted by Lord Garth 2024-08-28 10:10|| 2024-08-28 10:10|| Front Page Top

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