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The plans to build the world's largest solar power station in the Australian desert and use it to help fuel Singapore have reached an important milestone after being awarded the status of a major Northern Territory government project.
NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner said on Saturday that his government would begin negotiations on a project development agreement with developer Sun Cable, with a view to relaunching the development of the 10 GW solar farm project and the project. 39; 20-30 GWh storage facility near Tennant Creek.
Gunner said the PDA would provide a framework for Sun Cable and the NT government to advance the $ 20-billion Australia-Singapore power link, in accordance with the required approval processes, starting with an environmental impact study and a territorial benefits plan.
As noted, ASPL aims to provide renewable electricity to Darwin and Singapore through high voltage direct current transmission – a plan described for the first time by Beyond Zero Emissions the month last and quickly caught the attention of the heavyweights of the investment, including Mike Cannon-Brookes. Grok Ventures.
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The NT government said that the integration of the huge solar park into the developing ASEAN power grid would also be evaluated in detail during the development phase. It is also hoped that the resource will support local manufacturing and industry.
He says the project has the potential to create 1,000 jobs during the construction phase and 300 ongoing operational jobs.
"The major project status for Sun Cable is an important step in realizing this vision," Gunner said in a statement.
"The Sun Cable project is a game-changer for the territory and will strengthen our reputation around the world as a place for business and investment.
"Not only is the territory announced as a major global player for renewable energy exports, but also as a future where clean, cheap and reliable energy creates local jobs in the territory's industries.
"We look forward to continuing to work with Sun Cable to make this project a reality."
Sun Cable is pleased to enter the next phase of the Australia-Singapore electrical link development process.
"The Northern Territory is proving to be a great jurisdiction to work on and we look forward to moving the project forward with the support of the Northern Territory Government."
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