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"Last week, farmers, energy experts and community leaders gathered in Narrabri
for the inaugural New Energy Expo, to tackle a pressing question: How can
regional Australia truly benefit from the renewable energy transition?
Across the country, massive solar and wind projects are taking shape, but many
locals feel like spectators – watching the transformation unfold without seeing
lower power bills or stronger local economies.
Sally Hunter, co-founder and director of Geni.Energy, which organised the Expo,
is determined to make sure that doesn’t happen in Narrabri, a farming and
mining town in northwest NSW.
“The transition is inevitable, and we don’t want to be left behind,” says
Hunter, who started Geni.Energy five years ago to ensure a community-led
approach to energy change.
Three large-scale renewable projects are currently planned for the Narrabri
region:
Engie’s Silverleaf Solar Farm, five kilometers northwest of Narrabri,
Enervest’s Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on Stoney Creek Road and Ace’s
Narrabri Solar & BESS Hybrid, a 140MW solar farm with 100MW of battery storage,
11km northeast of town.
Geni.Energy is working to ensure these projects deliver real benefits to the
local community. Their Expo brought together speakers who demonstrated that
renewables aren’t just about cutting emissions – they can also be a
game-changer for rural economies when communities are involved from the start."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
