70 GW Wind and Solar Project Seeks Federal Approval in Australia

The Western Green Energy Hub (WGEH), a 70 GW wind and solar project in southeastern Western Australia, is seeking federal environmental approval. The project, which could rival Australia’s entire main grid, aims to revolutionize renewable energy production.

Massive Scale: Up to 70 GW of renewable energy from 60 million solar panels and 3,000 wind turbines.

Innovative Design: 35 nodes, each with 2-3 GW capacity, supported by 1.5 GW electrolysers or data centres at their core.

Green Hydrogen: Targeting production of 3.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually, with a focus on green ammonia.

Infrastructure: Includes electrolysers, substations, pipelines, a desalination plant, and an ammonia storage facility.

Employment Opportunities: Construction camps to accommodate up to 3,300 workers at peak stages.

Stretching over 2.29 million hectares, the WGEH requires meticulous environmental and cultural assessments. The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has called for a public environmental review to assess impacts, including:

Clearing 27,188 hectares of land.

Potential impacts on marine and inland ecosystems.

Risks to local wildlife from turbines and ship movements.

A joint venture between InterContinental Energy, CWP Global, and Mirning Green Energy Ltd, the project prioritizes cultural heritage. CEO Ray Macdonald emphasized ongoing collaboration with traditional owners and targeted studies to ensure sustainable progress.

Scheduled for staged implementation over 30 years, this monumental project aims to set new benchmarks for renewable energy. It could play a pivotal role in global energy transition, utilizing the vast Nullarbor desert for clean energy production.

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