Financing complete for Project Marinus through $1.2bn investment
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has committed $1.2 billion to complete financing for Project Marinus, a planned undersea electricity interconnector linking Tasmania to mainland Australia.
$1.2 billion investment from CEFC to complete financing for Project Marinus
What is the $1.2bn Project Marinus investment about?
Expanded grid infrastructure may increase electrical contracting work in Tasmania and affect energy costs for trade businesses.
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