Researchers from the University of Queensland are seeking local residents to participate in a study exploring community perspectives on renewable energy developments in the area.
The project aims to understand how people feel renewable energy projects are progressing locally, including what helps or hinders trust between communities, developers, government, and other groups involved.
Researchers are interested in hearing a wide range of experiences and views – positive, negative, or mixed.
Participation involves a confidential 45-minute online interview and is voluntary. This research has been approved by the University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee.
For more information or to participate, please contact Dr Sarah MacInnes at s.macinnes@uq.edu.au
Background:
Researchers at the University of Queensland are working to better understand how people experience renewable energy developments in regional communities.
The project focuses on local experiences in general and specifically interested in trust, including what helps people feel heard, informed, and included when changes are happening in their area.
The research aims to gather local perspectives on how renewable energy projects are progressing and what communities think could improve communication and relationships between different groups involved.
