Global Energy Interconnection Quiz

What was the main idea behind David Griffin's company?

• To create a new type of solar panel

• To develop nuclear energy in Australia

• To build wind farms in Singapore

• To generate solar power in Australia and sell it to Singapore

What is an 'interconnector' in the context of energy?

• A system for measuring energy consumption

• A type of renewable energy source

• A high voltage cable that transfers power between locations

• A device that stores solar energy

Which region is mentioned as having a well-established system of interconnectors?

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

What was the scale of Sun Cable's planned solar farm in Australia's Northern Territory?

• 10 GW

• 15 GW

• 5 GW

• 20 GW

What was one of the major challenges Sun Cable faced in its project?

• Insufficient funding from investors

• Lack of sunlight in Australia

• Difficulty in manufacturing and laying submarine cables

• Opposition from environmental groups

What caused internal conflicts within Sun Cable?

• Disagreements over the project's direction

• Lack of government support

• Environmental concerns

• Technical failures in solar panels

Why did Singapore feel the Sun Cable project was risky?

• Australia's unreliable weather

• Potential energy dependency and security concerns

• High cost of solar energy

• Lack of investor interest

What alternative use for solar power did one of Sun Cable's investors propose?

• Selling it to local Australian markets

• Storing it in traditional batteries

• Using it for desalination

• Converting it into green hydrogen and ammonia

What is the broader vision for global energy sharing discussed in the video?

• Building more nuclear power plants

• Creating a global supergrid

• Focusing solely on local energy production

• Investing in fossil fuels

What existing global network is compared to the idea of a global supergrid?

• The international railway system

• The global aviation network

• The internet

• The global shipping network