Economist Saul Eslake defends Marinus Link as national interest investment for Tasmania's energy security
Independent economist Saul Eslake has released a report defending the Marinus Link interconnector project across Bass Strait, arguing it is in the national interest and will strengthen Tasmania's energy security while breaking a deadlock in the state's energy sector development. The report counters recent analyses questioning the project's business case, including from Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean, who raised concerns about its viability amid changing technology and market conditions.
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The multi-billion-dollar Marinus Link interconnector across Bass Strait will shore up Tasmania's energy security and break the 'deadlock' hobbling the state's energy sector development
The report by independent economist Saul Eslake, for Clean Energy Tasmania, follows another analysis released last week, which concluded the business case for Marinus Link appeared increasingly unviable due to technology and market developments.
Climate Change Authority chair Matt Kean also recently questioned the project's viability, after Singapore-based AI infrastru
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