'Renewable projects can help by leaving a legacy of infrastructure and programs to make life better in the bush. Shared equity schemes go even further.'

In their article on renewables in the bush, Elianor Gerrard with UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures and Kimberley Crofts PhD with Deakin University broach the issue of concerns people in regional areas carry about renewable energy, and suggest a pathway forward.

That includes focussing on sharing benefits, clear communication and making decisions collaboratively.

And also looking at equity.

'In Canada, communities get a mandatory 25% of project equity,’ they write.

'In Australia, the First Nations Clean Energy Network is pushing for similar shared equity.’

Read more in their article published in The Conversation

Thanks for use of the photo Rachel Mounsey!