Australia has enormous potential for grazing sheep and growing fruits and vegetables under solar panels, but better planning, more research and targeted government policy is needed
Plans for three more solar farms to be developed in the New England are currently on exhibition and open for comment.
Heidi McElnea, Engagement Coordinator for Community Power Agency, says the renewable energy transition needs rural and regional Australia in order to meet the emission-reduction targets
A group of UNE students are developing a new app to support the growth in the renewable energy industry
It has not yet submitted a development application, but local activist group Red4ne is already raising concerns about the proposed Squadron Energy (formerly CWP) Boorolong Wind Farm.
A parliamentary inquiry will into putting transmission lines underground has been welcomed, following calls from local member for Northern Tablelands Adam Marshall to do so.
The National Party Conference held in Tamworth on the weekend carried a motion for the Hunter Gas Pipeline to be shifted off prime agricultural farming land.
Community consultation on the proposed transmission line that will deliver New England's abundant renewable power to the rest of the state is now underway.
The NSW Government has begun consultation with key stakeholders on the proposed transmission corridor for the New England Renewable Energy Zone.
The Country Mayors Association of NSW are calling for State and Federal governments in increase rooftop solar installations in Sydney.
