Farmers Fight Battery Storage on Farmland

Farmers in west Gippsland are opposing plans to build large battery energy storage systems on their agricultural land, as companies like Samsung and ZEBRE push for these systems to support Victorias energy transition. The proposed systems, which could power tens of thousands of homes, are seen as crucial for filling the gap left by retiring coal plants. However, local farmers and the council argue that placing these facilities on farmland impacts livelihoods, the rural landscape, and safety, urging the government to find alternative locations and consider agricultural impacts in future policies. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27e30e234ba6c514