The Northern Territory is four years out from a decision that could see more than half the capacity at its largest power station shut off.
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| Investment in large solar farms will be required for the NT to meet its renewable energy target. |
Although it would put the region on track to meet its clean energy targets, it would also force stakeholders to hedge their bets on a renewables sector that sits well behind the rest of the nation.
Only four per cent of the Top End's energy usage came from renewables last year, despite it being Australia's sunniest jurisdiction.
By 2030 it aims to increase that to 50 per cent.
Read the ABC News story by Emily Smith - “NT’s solar sector faces sunny future as Channel Island gas turbines head to retirement."
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