The wind energy sector is praising the Government's move to help fast track three new wind farms.

The projects in Southland, at Waiuku south of Auckland, and near Palmerston North are set to generate as much power as the Clyde Dam.

They'll also save 150 million kilograms of carbon emissions.

Wind Energy Association Chief Executive Kevin Hart told Mike Hosking the move will help the industry.

Hart says he's excited by the announcement as the projects are a positive step forward.

He says with approval criteria remaining the same, and the Resource Management Act in place, peoples' rights and views are still protected.

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The wind energy sector is praising the Government's move to help fast track three new wind farms.
The projects in Southland, at Waiuku south of Auckland, and near Palmerston North are set to generate as much power as the Clyde Dam.
They'll also save 150 million kilograms of carbon emissions.
Wind Energy Association Chief Executive Kevin Hart told Mike Hosking the move will help the industry.
Hart says he's excited by the announcement as the projects are a positive step forward.
He says with approval criteria remaining the same, and the Resource Management Act in place, peoples' rights and views are still protected.
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