The government of the Australian state has revealed plans to launch reverse auctions this year for as much as 400 MW of renewable energy capacity, in addition to 100 MW of energy storage systems, as part of a new A$1.16 billion ($873.2 million) investment.The package includes A$150 million to back the construction of a 500 km transmission line between Townsville and Cairns, in order to facilitate the development of a regional clean energy hub. "New transmission infrastructure in North Queensland could unlock around (2 GW) of new renewable projects and support up to 4,600 jobs," the state authorities said.
The plans sets aside A$770 million to cap consumer electricity prices, partly by covering the cost of ...Den vollständigen Artikel lesen ...