Australia’s largest solar farm gets green light

The Climate Council has commended the approval of Australia’s largest solar farm, hailing it as a significant move toward establishing the country as a global leader in clean energy.

The Sun Cable Australia-Asia Power Link, a 12,000-hectare solar farm in the Northern Territory, is set to generate 4GW of renewable energy, sufficient to power three million homes.

Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie expressed strong support for the project, stating, “The Sun Cable project shines a light on the cleaner energy grid we’re building here and now, and is a bold step in seizing the power of the sun to make Australia a clean energy powerhouse.”

McKenzie highlighted the importance of this development in enhancing Australia’s renewable energy mix, noting that 40 per cent of the power in the national grid is currently sourced from renewables.

“Major new projects like Sun Cable will keep driving up the dominance of solar and wind – delivering affordable energy and slashing climate pollution,” she added.

As Australia prepares for the imminent closure of coal-fired power stations, McKenzie emphasised the need to accelerate the deployment of solar and storage solutions across all scales, from rooftop installations to large-scale projects like Sun Cable.

The Climate Council, a leading community-funded climate change communications organisation, continues to provide expert, evidence-based advice on climate issues to journalists, policymakers, and the wider Australian community.