NSW Farmers have released a statement calling on the NSW Government to “rebuild community trust and relationships amid angst around the energy transition” with the many in the Dunedoo community expressing fears over the town’s new solar energy plant.
Late last month, the Federal Government approved the major new renewable energy project that they say will turbocharge Australia’s transition to cheaper and cleaner power.
The 840 megawatt (MW) Sandy Creek Solar Farm, located near Dunedoo, will generate enough electricity to supply 200,000 homes across the state. It includes a large-scale battery storage system to support grid reliability.
The farmer body is warning that the ongoing uncertainty is taking a toll on the local community and pushing for more clarity around the project…