Australians value batteries and EVs, but renewables industry must earn trust of regions, summit told

Published July 29, 2026 · Category: News

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Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councils

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Organised campaigns against wind and solar energy have proved “extremely effective” in undermining community support for renewable energy but enthusiasm for electric vehicles has jumped following Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, according to a detailed snapshot of Australian attitudes to the clean energy transition.

The survey found levels of “deep support” for clean technologies were highest for home batteries and rooftop solar and also improving for major infrastructure projects such as transmission lines, which have been a target for critics of renewables.

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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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