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The Independent UK
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Keiran Smith

World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government

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An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable to Singapore is a step closer after the Australian government granted environmental approvals for the 30 billion Australian dollar ($19 billion) project Wednesday.

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