Australians ‘actively looking’ at renewable projects ‘don’t want’ it near them
New South Wales Nationals Leader Dugald Saunders says people are “actively looking” at renewable projects and thinking they “don’t want” it near them.
Construction has started at the Uungula Wind Farm near Wellington in Central West NSW.
Mr Saunders and Andrew Forrest are among those backing the site, calling it an important step in the state’s energy roadmap.
“There’s no doubt renewables, and I think every type of renewable – whether its wind or solar, pumped hydro being looked at now as well – we’ve come to a different point now where people are really actively looking at these projects again now and thinking well maybe I don’t want that near me.
Australians ‘actively looking’ at renewable projects ‘don’t want’ it near them
“So, for proponents of renewable energy, there has to be absolutely a social license; there has to be community consultation properly, and we’ve got cumulative impact that’s happening.”