Renewables done right
A series where rural and regional Australians share their experiences of living alongside renewable energy.
'Renewables done right' series trailer
This is the trailer for 'Renewables done right', a series where rural and regional Australians share their experiences of living alongside renewable...
Renewables funding education – Salt Creek Scholarship
"I knew how expensive it was for country kids to go to university, and it does stop some of them getting their...
Merinos under wind turbines – Peter Coy
"It's great to feel that apart from producing good wool and good fibre, we're generating enough power on this property, without any...
Refurbishing unused buildings for workforce accommodation
How can upgrading unused facilities ease the housing pressure in rural and regional communities? This case study is one of a series...
Housing as an essential consideration in renewable energy development
What if renewable energy companies made housing a whole-of-business consideration? This case study is one of a series looking at how the...
Local government leading long-term housing legacy
How are local councils balancing local housing needs while progressing renewable energy developments? This case study is one of a series looking...
Wetlands and wind farms – Candice Parker and Damian Jones
“Part of the regulations for wind farms is that they need to provide some additional nesting habitats for brolgas, and that's where...
Community benefits and renewables – David Clark
“The Waubra Wind Farm pays $100,000 a year that the community fund has and spends on projects just within this area. For...
Sheep under solar – Tony Inder
"It's showing a 20% increase in the wool cut of the sheep from under the panels, compared to the control flock outside...
Farming with transmission – Lee Kingma
"We just work round the power lines as we would with any obstacle. They don’t really have a big impact for anything...