Australia plans world's largest renewable energy hub in the desert

Plans have been submitted for the Western Green Energy Hub in Western Australia, aiming to create the world's largest renewable energy project. The $100 billion initiative will feature 3,000 wind turbines and 6 million solar panels, generating 70 gigawatts of energy. The project, which includes producing 3.5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually, is backed by multinational developers InterContinental Energy and CWP Global. It received support from Korea's KEPCO in September, enhancing its prospects. The Australian government aims to boost the hydrogen industry, pledging $2 billion in funding. However, challenges remain, as no green hydrogen production has started, and some companies have scaled back their ambitions.