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The Human Cost of Australia’s Renewable Energy Boom - EP74
Description
Michelle Harrison joins Markus to share how a proposed solar farm next to her rural Moree property could affect her home, retirement plans and property value. Despite supporting renewable energy, Michelle questions whether large-scale renewable projects are doing enough to consult, protect and fairly treat the communities and individuals directly affected.
Timestamps
00:00 – Why put solar farms next to people’s homes?
00:24 – Michelle’s story and connection to Moree
03:02 – The solar farm development notice arrives
04:06 – 42,000 solar panels proposed next door
04:24 – Potential impact on property value
06:20 – No direct contact from the developer
08:48 – Concerns over how the visual impact was assessed
10:28 – Flooding, glare and technical reports
12:02 – Why Michelle says there is no compensation
14:50 – Why not build solar farms further from homes?
16:32 – Should affected neighbours be compensated?
18:08 – The emotional impact on Michelle
26:14 – Michelle’s message to the renewable energy industry
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