Summary:
- Australia has a significant potential to host large-scale solar energy projects in abandoned coal mines across the country.
- A recent study estimates that these abandoned coal mines could accommodate up to 73 gigawatts (GW) of solar power capacity, which is more than double the country's current total installed renewable energy capacity.
- Repurposing these coal mining sites for solar energy production could provide economic opportunities for local communities and contribute to Australia's transition towards a more sustainable energy future.