What to do if the solar or powerline company comes knocking

Marian Macdonald
July 21 2021 - 6:30pm
FarmBuy Real Estate
Hot spots: Australia's Renewable Energy Zones. Most state governments have created REZs that carry incentives to develop wind, solar and other renewable projects in the zones. Source: Australian Energy Market Operator.
Hot spots: Australia's Renewable Energy Zones. Most state governments have created REZs that carry incentives to develop wind, solar and other renewable projects in the zones. Source: Australian Energy Market Operator.

A mix of uncertainty and high pressure sales tactics from a new breed of prospectors is tearing at the fabric of rural communities in government-designated renewables hot spots.

Marian Macdonald

Marian Macdonald

National rural property writer

Writing for farmers in the Stock & Land, The Land, Queensland Country Life, Stock Journal and FarmWeekly, farming in Gippsland.

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