NT’s $40 Billion Solar Gamble – Can It Power the Future?

Is NT About to Change the Global Energy Game? 

In this episode, Stuart Cook sits down with Jett Street to unpack SunCable’s $40 billion renewable energy project – one of the boldest ventures in Australia’s history. Could the Northern Territory power Singapore and lead the green energy revolution? 

Here’s what we cover: 

• How NT’s world-class solar and wind resources could drive economic growth 
• The billionaire backers behind the project (Twiggy Forrest & Mike Cannon-Brookes) 
• How this project could create thousands of jobs and reshape local industry 
• The real challenges – from regulatory hurdles to environmental impacts 

Is this the future of Australia’s energy landscape – or just an ambitious dream? Watch now to find out. 

Let us know in the comments – Could NT become a global renewable energy leader? 

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Timestamps and Chapters: 
[02:13] – Welcome Back! Jett Street Joins Next Gen North
[04:26] – SunCable’s $40B Gamble – What’s the Vision?
[07:33] – Why NT’s Solar and Wind Could Power Singapore
[11:23] – $40B Breakdown – How This Will Transform NT
[14:58] – The Future of Global Energy Trade – Can NT Lead?
[19:18] – Battery Storage & Transmission – Does It Add Up?
[24:13] – Jobs, Industry Growth & Long-Term Local Impact
[28:46] – Twiggy Forrest, Cannon-Brookes & Billionaire Backing
[33:23] – Key Milestones – What’s Next for SunCable?
[37:56] – The Race Against Time – SunCable’s Biggest Hurdle
[42:18] – NT vs WA – Who Will Lead Australia’s Green Push?
[46:51] – Environmental Concerns – What’s the Real Impact?
[51:33] – Renewable Lifecycle – 70 Years of Green Power
[56:23] – Can NT Bring Back Manufacturing?
[1:00:36] – Hydrogen, Data Centres & NT’s Next Frontier
[1:05:08] – Cutting Through Red Tape – Fast-Tracking Progress
[1:08:43] – Reflecting on NT’s Future & Christmas Cheer
[1:10:31] – Closing Thoughts – NT’s Renewable Revolution 

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