SunCable’s flagship Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink) project has had its Major Project Status renewed by the federal government.
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Major Project Status recognises the strategic and economic significance of a project to a Future Made in Australia and provides companies with extra support to navigate the regulatory system.
AAPowerLink is a proposed solar energy project based in Darwin, which at full capacity will provide approximately 6GW of power for both domestic and international markets.
Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Science Tim Ayres said,
“The Albanese Government is modernising Australia’s energy system to bring online affordable and renewable energy.
“By granting Major Project Status to key renewable energy initiatives, the Australian Government is strengthening its commitments to a cleaner future.
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“Backing in renewable energy projects strengthens and diversifies the local supply chain while directly creating regional job opportunities and attracting further investment.”
