Clean Energy Council chief executive Kane Thornton said a second cable was important for strong interconnection in the design of Australia’s robust 21st Century energy system and, as underscored by Tasmania’s recent experiences, this investment will support the state’s ongoing energy security. Australia enjoys some of the best renewable resources in the world and the CEC is now looking to work with state and federal governments to make this important infrastructure project a reality.
“A second Basslink undersea cable from Tasmania to the mainland will allow more renewable energy to be exported from Tasmania to the rest of Australia during times of abundance, and stimulate further renewable energy development, investment and jobs in Tasmania”: said CEC chief executive Kane Thornton. “A second undersea cable connecting Tasmania’s electricity grid with the mainland would benefit not only the state, but Australia’s energy market as a whole. Smart investment in transmission interconnection can deliver lower cost renewable energy to consumers, while strengthening overall system reliability and delivering economic benefits from infrastructure investment.”
The Australian Labour Party (ALP) plan follows an announcement by the Prime Minister and Tasmanian Premier to undertake a feasibility study of a second Basslink, and the South Australian government’s commitment to investigate an interconnection with New South Wales.
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