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In short: A proposed undersea electricity project connecting Tasmania to the mainland is under threat due to increasing costs, with Tasmania’s government flagging it wants to renegotiate the terms of the deal
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What’s next? Tasmania’s premier says he has spoken to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and discussions about alternative funding are continuing
It’s kind of a shame. Joining Tassie to the mainland grid means it could take advantage if we hook the mainland to elsewhere. Instead it feels like each state individually thinks they will do their own renewable thing. Maybe…eventually…
It’s hard to envision how the future looks. Will each house be nearly self sufficient, eg with solar/battery or are we still looking at centralised power production/storage?