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One New South Wales opinion that the Renewable Energy discussion is furthering local solar power

Still in the dark over Renewable Energy Target changes, ABC News By Bill Brown, 28 Oct 14 “……….Over recent months there has been speculation that the Boco Rock Wind Farm currently under construction between Nimmitabel and Bombala will not proceed to its second stage.

However, Dr Nott is confident that small scale systems such as the solar power his organisation has been installing on surf clubs around the region, will not be affected.

He also believes that the current uncertainty is worrying the community and creating more interest in his group and broader advocacy for renewable energy.

“The perceived reluctance by the Abbott government to tackle climate change is creating more interest in what we’re doing at a community level and is possibly making it easier for us to fundraise for the sort of projects we are doing at the moment,” he said, referring to a community solar farm project at Tathra.

A local solar power system supplier, however, is concerned that every time there is bad press about renewable energy then customer demand drops off.

He says there will be a minimum effect on household solar power, but nonetheless the concern and the negative publicity about the RET review will affect his business.

“Every time,” he said, “there’s a three months drop”.http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/10/28/4116603.htm

October 29, 2014 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | General News