News Story: Australian Landowners Gain New Tool for Renewable Energy Decisions
Australia’s RELA Australia, with support from ARENA, launches Assess 2.0, a tool helping landowners evaluate solar and wind energy projects. The software provides economic insights, land-use compatibility, and financial projections for informed decision-making in renewable energy transitions.
Australia is inching nearer to its net-zero targets with the launch of a new computer program designed to assist landowners in ascertaining renewable energy potential on their properties. The program, Assess 2.0, was developed by RELA Australia and was made possible by a $500,000 grant from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). It aims to provide landowners with important information regarding the feasibility of solar and wind power proposals to enable them to make reasonable decisions in regard to the accommodation of renewable infrastructure.
Assess 2.0 expands upon an existing solar and wind assessment tool for regional areas. Version 2.0 incorporates additional data points such as farm plans and land use compatibility so landowners can better understand where renewable projects overlap their existing operations. The tool further aids in estimates of financial returns, providing helpful data for negotiations with energy developers.
Renewable energy projects require tight coordination between landowners, government agencies, and industry stakeholders. ARENA emphasizes that these collaborations are essential to enable Australia's clean energy transition, particularly in rural areas. This tool offers a negotiation platform for landowners and renewable energy firms, offering economic data and financial analysis to ensure fair deals.
Land owners who use Assess 2.0 will benefit from reduced assessment and improved mapping technology. Both allow them to assess their property easily for renewable energy potential without abandoning their farm or business plans. The gadget also simplifies decision-making with various data layers being present in a single platform.
Assess 2.0 will be available later this year, providing an invaluable tool for landowners interested in pursuing green energy opportunities. More details can be found at ARENA's official project site. As Australia pushes forward toward sustainability, technology like Assess 2.0 fills the space between renewable energy developers and landowners and provides for a harmoniously balanced, profitable transition toward clean energy.
Source: ARENA
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