Marinus Link: Essential or Overpriced?

Economist Saul Eslake is defending the $2 billion Marinus Link project, calling it essential for Tasmania’s energy future despite rising doubts from a recent report. The project aims to break Tasmania’s energy deadlock by creating demand for new generation and securing supply for big users like AI data centers. While critics warn of high costs and the rise of battery storage, Eslake argues batteries can’t replace Tasmania’s hydro-electricity for large-scale storage needs. Backed by the Tasmanian government, he insists the link will deliver long-term energy security, job creation, and lower costs — even as Basslink ages and the nation watches. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0ac15b5f7d898260