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Vivian Balakrishnan floats idea of Pacific power grid linked to Australia
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points He suggested that such a network could have benefits similar to the ASEAN Power Grid. A Pacific power grid linked to Australia has been proposed by Vivian Balakrishnan.
A Pacific power grid linked to Australia has been proposed by Vivian Balakrishnan. He suggested that such a network could have benefits similar to the ASEAN Power Grid.
This idea is based on the notion that a Pacific network could strengthen energy security. It could also deliver economies of scale in electricity generation.
Further details about the proposed Pacific power grid are available from the source, including the potential implications of such a project.
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