BY IAN CROUCH
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants the Hunter to be at the forefront of solar panel manufacturing.
He visited the former Liddell Power Station at Muswellbrook on Friday to announce a $1 billion investment into the sector so more panels are made in Australia.
Currently, 99 per cent of solar panels on Australian rooves are made overseas.
The Prime Minister's office says the $1 billion Solar Sun Shot program will help Australia capture more of the global solar manufacturing supply chain through support, including production subsidies and grants.
