Farmers could use their farm dams as mini-hydro plants, a new study proposes. The study estimates that farm dams in Australia could generate up to 20 GW of renewable energy, enough to power 7 million homes. This could help farmers reduce their electricity bills, diversify their income, and contribute to the energy transition.

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https://theconversation.com/farmers-are-famously-self-reliant-why-not-use-farm-dams-as-mini-hydro-plants-212374?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=HariTulsidas%2Fmagazine%2FArchetypes