Research by Farmers for Climate Action shows that across Australia, renewable energy projects are expected to deliver around $1 billion to farmers and $200 million to regional communities by 2030.
Born and bred in Kerang in Victoria’s Mallee region, Gerard Hastie believes the positives of renewables outweigh the negatives. He’s eager to see what benefits the Kerang community can gain by getting behind wind farms such as Normanville Energy Park.
Wimmera farmer Phil Koshitzke has watched the way droughts have impacted his rural community. He says it’s time to bring investment into the region and help farmers diversify their income.
Queensland engineer Peter Stanford says large projects like Bottle Tree Energy Park can bring large benefits – and that Roma has a strong enough social fabric to make the most out of renewables and rally behind what's right to do.
Craig Henderson is a host landholder for Wilkur & Warracknabeal Energy Parks as well as a local of more than 50 years, and he has seen the way in which small towns are shifting and shrinking.
Jim ‘Cracker’ Boyle and Craig Henderson are working to create a thriving Wimmera, which they believe is possible through new industries like renewables.
Brim's Tickner family says its a privilege to be able to farm, and if renewables can keep their family on the land for generations to come, then they will embrace it.
Aaron Boyd is a host landholder for the proposed Warracknabeal Energy Park. He says it’s important to diversify his income to protect his farm, and the flow on will be felt throughout the region.
Victorian farmer Craig Henderson has 2.8 kilometers of transmission lines running through his property, with more on the way. Discover how farming and transmission lines can work together.
It’s an amazing achievement given how young the industry is. Wind is on a strong growth trajectory, and we’re excited to contribute to the nation’s renewable energy future.
We're thrilled to be strengthening our grassroots connections in northern Victoria by employing local resident Alastair Mitton in the role of Community Liaison in Kerang.
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