Australia’s renewable energy ambitions have hit a new high!
The Western Green Energy Hub, set to be built in a remote part of Western Australia, is planning a staggering 70 gigawatts (GW) of combined wind and solar power, almost as much capacity as the entire national grid. Covering an area larger than some countries, the project will feature 3,000 massive wind turbines and over six million solar panels, taking decades to fully construct. But the payoff? Enough clean energy to produce 3.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually—a leap forward for both Australia’s energy independence and the fight against climate change.
The magnitude of this project reflects a growing global and domestic demand for sustainable solutions, giving Aussies more choices in clean energy at home. If this project reaches full capacity, Australia will not only export clean energy but also bring the benefits of affordable, renewable energy closer to everyday people.
Source: Australian wind and solar project sized at remarkable 70 gigawatts - as big as the country’s main grid
