Federal Government Invests $160 Million to Connect Australia’s Largest Wind Farm

Federal Government Invests $160 Million to Connect Australia’s Largest Wind Farm
This photo shows the Challicum Hills wind farm in Ararat, Australia on Nov. 16, 2006. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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Australia’s largest wind farm precinct could soon commence operation after the federal government announced more funding to speed up its connection to the national power grid.

Under an agreement between the federal and Queensland governments, the former will invest $160 million (US$113 million) to build new infrastructure to connect power generated from the Southern Downs renewable energy zone to the grid.

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