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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Gabrielle Chan

In the new gold rush, farmers are asked to decide between food, carbon and renewable energy – but we need them all

The Western Downs Green Power Hub solar farm in Queensland, which generates enough power for 235,000 homes, is one of hundreds of renewable projects that will be needed to meet Australia’s 2030 renewable energy targets.
The Western Downs Green Power Hub solar farm in Queensland, which generates enough power for 235,000 homes, is one of hundreds of renewable projects that will be needed to meet Australia’s 2030 renewable energy targets Photograph: SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

This week we are expecting representatives of a solar energy company to come to our farm in southern New South Wales. They want to build next door.

We are not in a renewable energy zone but we are close to existing transmission lines.

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