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'Daunting shortage' of skilled workers looms over giant, renewable energy projects

The north-west region of outback Queensland has some of the best natural resources in the country. (Supplied: WindLab)

Outback Queensland is home to one of the largest potential wind zones in the country, but a lack of infrastructure and a shortage of skilled workers are major roadblocks in reaching national renewable energy targets.

In places like Hughenden, about 400 kilometres south west of Townsville, the sun shines for 320 days of the year.

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