Perched on twin hills about two hours north of Perth and built on the remains of prehistoric beach are two renewable energy farms - one established and the other underway.

The Emu Downs wind farm and soon to be solar farm next door have been a boon for the local area of Badgingarra. Farming families have members already employed under the turbines and local businesses are on site at the solar farm.

The complexities of Australia’s energy mix and what that might look like have been a minor feature in the series. Here in Emu Downs Western Australia, it’s materialised.

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