A solar and battery project in Narrogin has received the green light, after the $400 million plan returned to the hands of a development assessment panel.
The state government is setting guidelines for renewable energy project developers to financially give back to host communities, but questions have been raised on its enforcement.
A shire at the centre of an $18bn renewable energy project pipeline is urging the WA government to ensure regional communities benefit from green energy investment.
A development assessment panel has approved South Energy's proposed $400 million battery storage system, the latest renewable energy project to be built in Narrogin.
A development assessment panel has been unable to decide on a $400 million solar hybrid project in Narrogin, returning the proposal to the applicant for another month.