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Australia-to-Singapore solar project Sun Cable no longer viable, says billionaire investor

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Australia-to-Singapore solar project Sun Cable no longer viable, says billionaire investor
Sun Cable's 4,200km submarine cable was scheduled to begin construction in 2024. Photo: Bloomberg
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Plans to use a 4,200km power cable to send clean energy from Australia to Singapore are no longer commercially viable, according to one of the project’s billionaire investors.

A review of Sun Cable’s A$30 billion ($27.71 billion) proposals concluded the project should ditch an ambition to export electricity and focus instead on using a huge planned solar and battery facility to feed green industries at home, according to Andrew Forrest’s Squadron Energy unit — which holds a 25% stake in the developer.

Sun Cable entered into voluntary administration last week after a disagreement between Forrest and tech tycoon Mike Cannon-Brookes over funding and the plans to send clean power overseas. Forrest is considering a potential offer for the company, a person familiar with the details said last week.

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