Former coal plant in Australia to become solar hub

Summary: A former coal-fired power station in Australia's Hunter Valley will be transformed into a solar manufacturing hub with a $1 billion federal program. The Solar SunShot initiative aims to increase local solar panel production, as currently only 1% are made domestically. The project will create hundreds of jobs and boost the region's economy. The government plans to support workers transitioning from coal to renewable energy industries.

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