Windfarm development could be even harder under NSW plan, renewables sector fears

Developers surprised by the extent of the state identified as ‘less suitable’ for wind energy in Labor’s draft guidelineGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe plan for new windfarms proposed by the New South Wales government has raised “serious concerns” within the renewable energy sector, with developers warning it will make it even harder to proceed with projects in the state.The Minns government this week released its draft wind energy guideline to provide the community, industry and regulators with the “key planning considerations” for onshore windfarms. These include visual, noise and biodiversity impacts.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…



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Author : Peter Hannam

Publish date : 2023-11-15 22:00:01

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