Premier Roger Cook and Minister for Energy and Decarbonisation Amber-Jade Sanderson have announced a bold target for Western Australia’s renewable energy sector, aiming for 75 per cent on the system by 2031.

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Sanderson told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont that the state is also launching an affordable energy plan for manufacturing, which will support facilities in accessing low-interest loans with extended paybacks to purchase solar and batteries.

“All of the evidence shows that renewable energy is the cheapest form of generation and that’s why we’re seeking to replace it with renewable energy backed by WA gas,” Sanderson said.”

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